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South African stationery and plastic products manufacturer Penflex will install a hybrid solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS), which will halve its demand for electricity generated by State-owned Eskom and sustainably cut down on its biggest expense.
The impact of the sustainable renewable-energy solution will help to secure the livelihoods of the families of its 300 employees and significantly reduce losses caused by wastage resulting from load-shedding, the company says.
Renewable energy project developer Blue Energy Africa will build and implement the system for Penflex under a 20-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) solution.
The 1.3 MW hybrid solar PV and BESS to be implemented at Penflex’s factory in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town, will be capable of generating more than 1 900 MWh/y.