Newport Mills Feed Mill Facility
CASE STUDY
Newport Mills, Jamaica’s leading quality feed mill, supplies economical and healthy feed for livestock to farmers across the island. Located on Kingston’s waterfront, one of the world’s largest natural harbors, the facility operates 24/7, creating a high energy demand.
Location
Marcus Garvey, Kingston, Jamaica
ENERGY
620 MWh per year
CO2 OFFSET
105 tonnes per year
Capacity installed
- 500 kWp
Objectives
- To reduce costs and improve environmental impact, Caribbean Broilers plans to use the roof space for solar energy production
- Reduce CB Group’s energy costs
- Align with CB Group’s sustainability goals by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions
Challenges
- Significant grain dust from the animal grain feed mill could accumulate on the panels, reducing efficiency and potentially causing damage
- Roof reinforcement to ensure optimal installation
of racking system
Solution
- Established a regular and thorough cleaning program for the solar panels to combat grain dust accumulation, ensuring optimal performance, extended panel lifespan, and consistent energy output
- Incorporated silicone membrane roof repair into the solar financing to secure long-term roof stability, avoiding future repairs that would require removing and reinstalling panels
Technology
- 8 x Huawei 50ktl-m3 (10 years warranty)
- 911 x Trina solar 550w modules (warranty of panels)
- Prisma 310-A zero export controller
Agreement
- 20-year Solar Lease agreement
- No upfront costs and actual savings from day 1
- Guaranteed Performance for term of the Lease
- 24/7 Monitoring, operation and maintenance included for the duration of the Lease
- Purchase option at year 11
Benefits
- Day 1 savings from the interconnection date
- Solar installation is maintained and operated for the duration of the Lease by Soleco Energy allowing CB Group to focus on their core business
- The solar system supports CB Group’s sustainability objectives by reducing Peninsula Farm’s CO2 emissions, contributing to a lower carbon footprint
- Excellent marketing opportunity for the client to showcase the symbiosis of renewable energy and agriculture with the use of solar grazing
Client testimonial
expertly managed
“We reviewed proposals from over 12 different solar companies. No one made us feel more comfortable than when we talked to Soleco. We appreciated their transparency and communication; and knew that we could do something special together.”
Matthew Lyn, CEO. CB Group
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