African Hills
Eco Lodge
140 kWp solar installation serving a hospitality eco-lodge in the Magaliesberg mountain range — reducing operating costs and supporting sustainable tourism in an ideal rural solar resource environment.
140 kWp
System Size
Rooftop Grid-Tie
224 MWh
Annual Production
Estimated year 1
202 t/yr
CO₂ Offset
Carbon reduction
Partnership
Financing
Agreement structure
Magaliesburg,
North West
African Hills Eco Lodge is a hospitality property nestled in the Magaliesberg mountain range, offering guests an immersive natural retreat. The lodge's remote location and off-grid-adjacent operations make reliable, cost-effective energy supply a critical operational concern.
The Magaliesberg region benefits from an excellent solar resource, with high irradiance levels that maximise energy generation from the 140 kWp installation. Operating on an LV-TOU tariff, the solar system substantially reduces the lodge's reliance on grid electricity and generator backup.
The solar installation supports the lodge's eco-tourism credentials, reducing carbon emissions and demonstrating environmental stewardship — values central to the African Hills brand and guest experience.
Location
African Hills Eco Lodge, Magaliesberg, North West
Sector
Hospitality — Eco Lodge
Financial Performance
5 yrs
Payback Period
Simple payback
22%
IRR
Internal rate of return
R2.20
Blended Tariff
Per kWh (LV-TOU)
R493k
Est. Annual Savings
Year 1 projection
Monthly Production
kWh generated across rooftop installation
Monthly Cost Savings
Estimated Rand savings at R2.20/kWh blended tariff
Tariff Structure
LV-TOU (Low Voltage Time-of-Use)
Tariff Year
2023/24
Specific Yield
1,600 kWh/kWp
Load Shedding Factor
No load shedding assumed
Full-Scope Solution
Energy Solution
- Grid-tie solar PV
- Rooftop mounted system
- 140 kWp total installed capacity
- Generator integration included
- No battery storage required
EPC & Compliance
- Structural sign-off
- Electrical Pr. Eng sign-off
- Electrical COC
- Lightning risk assessment
Ongoing Services
- Full O&M Contract
- Asset Management Reporting
- Independent Check Metering
- Carbon Credits
- Insurance
Technical Specifications
Solar Panels
- Manufacturer
- Longi Solar
- Model
- LR5-66HPH-500M
- Panel Capacity
- 500 W
- Cell Technology
- N-Type Mono PERC
- Supplier
- Magneto
Inverters
- Manufacturer
- Sungrow
- Model
- SG60CX-P2
- Type
- String Inverter
- Rated Power
- 60 kW
- Monitoring
- iSolarCloud Platform
Client Benefits
Energy Cost Savings
Significant reduction in operating costs, with R493k estimated first-year savings improving the lodge's financial sustainability in a high-energy rural hospitality environment.
Grid Independence
Reduced reliance on grid supply and costly generator backup, with predictable energy costs and a 5-year payback period on the investment.
Carbon Reduction
202 tonnes of CO₂ offset per year reinforcing the eco-lodge's environmental credentials and supporting sustainable tourism objectives.
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