Singfo Solar is proud to announce the successful commissioning of a 2.2MW PV + 3.4MWh energy storage hybrid system for a large shopping mall in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The system is installed on the mall’s existing color-coated steel sheet roof, turning idle space into a clean, on-site power plant.
I. Core Financial Benefits: Real Savings You Can See
- Strong Generation Capacity – With 6 peak sunshine hours per day on average, the system produces 10,560 kWh daily.
- Dramatic Electricity Savings – At a commercial tariff of ~1.6 CNY/kWh (approx. US$0.22/kWh), the mall saves 16,896 CNY (US$2,340) every day.
- Monthly savings: ~506,880 CNY (30 days)
- Annual savings: ~6.16 million CNY (365 days)
- Payback Period – Considering South Africa’s rising grid tariffs and available renewable incentives, the static payback period is estimated at only 4–5 years, while the system’s lifespan exceeds 20 years – delivering long-term net profits.
II. Practical Benefits for the Mall: Stability, Cost Reduction & Brand Enhancement
1. Escape Load Shedding – South Africa suffers from frequent rolling blackouts. The 3.4MWh battery storage automatically provides seamless backup power for critical loads (freezers, lighting, security, POS systems) during grid outages – avoiding business interruption and spoiled goods.
2. Peak Shaving & Arbitrage – The storage system charges during low-tariff periods and discharges during peak-tariff periods, creating additional savings via time-of-use arbitrage.
3. Green Brand Image – Clean energy drastically reduces the mall’s carbon footprint, enhancing its ESG profile and attracting eco-conscious consumers and tenants.
III. Positive Local & National Impact
- Reduces Grid Strain – The mall now meets over 60% of its electricity needs from its own system, easing pressure on the municipal grid especially during peak hours and freeing up capacity for nearby communities.
- Creates Local Jobs – During construction, 15 local electricians and installers were hired; ongoing O&M positions are also filled locally.
- Environmental Contribution – Approximately 3,200 tonnes of CO? emissions are avoided each year – equivalent to planting more than 14,000 trees.
- Demonstration Effect – As Bloemfontein’s first large-scale “solar + storage” commercial complex project, it proves that South African commercial & industrial users can achieve energy independence and cost control with a hybrid system – a replicable model for other malls, warehouses, and industrial parks.
IV. Why Global Clients Firmly Choose Singfo Solar?
- Tailored Roofing Solution – For steel sheet roofs, we use specialized clamps and lightweight mounting structures that do not penetrate the waterproof layer. A detailed structural assessment is performed beforehand to guarantee safety.
- Intelligent Energy Management System (EMS) – Our EMS forecasts loads in real time, optimizes charge/discharge strategies, and supports remote parameter adjustment. Mall operators can monitor every panel and battery cell status via a simple mobile app.
- Full Lifecycle Service – From site survey, design, grid-connection permit, to construction, commissioning, 10-year warranty, and remote O&M – Singfo Solar offers turnkey solutions. We maintain a local spare parts warehouse in South Africa with a response time <24 hours.
- Proven Global Track Record – Successful deliveries in Nigeria, Kenya, Philippines, Indonesia, and more. All projects undergo strict on-site acceptance tests, achieving system availability above 99%.
- Transparent Factory – We Welcome Your Visit – We understand that renewable energy investment is substantial and long-term; trust is paramount. That is why we invite every potential client to visit the Singfo Solar factory:
- See our PV module production lines and quality testing procedures.
- Tour our battery energy storage aging test lab.
- Talk face-to-face with our technical team about real project data.
- Touch and test our products yourself.
V. Take Action – Schedule Your Factory Tour Today
Whether you are planning a rooftop PV system, a solar+storage hybrid, or a large standalone storage plant, Singfo Solar delivers the most cost-effective and reliable solutions. Contact our export team immediately to arrange a factory tour and project site visit – let trust be built on facts you can see.