Case Study: PV system for diesel savings for a luxury hotel KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions specializes in the development and implementation of intelligent solar power plant solutions. KRAFTWERK designed and constructed a photovoltaic ( PV ) plant within an off-grid diesel system for Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa located in the Atacama Desert. The heart of the solution is an intelligent control unit which allows a stable PV-diesel supply system without the use of batteries. During the day, the PV plant generates up to 50% of the hotel’s electricity. Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa San Pedro de Atacama, Chile July 2013 1 week 23 kWp Canadian Solar CS6P 240P PLATINUM ® R3 series PLATINUM ® HybridControl Mounting Systems “We are very excited with the results of this solar project which supports our commitment to the environment. This innovative hybrid system has been a tremendous advance for us. We hope to continue developing solar projects hand in hand with KRAFTWERK, who give us [OL JVUÄKLUJL [V PU]LZ[ PU Z\Z[HPUHISL technologies”. Miguel Purcell General Manager, Tierra Hotels Tierra Hotels Subject Location Installation Installation time PV power Components
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Case Study:PV system for diesel savingsfor a luxury hotel
KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions specializes in the development and implementation of intelligent solar power plant solutions.
KRAFTWERK designed and constructed a photovoltaic (PV) plant within an off-grid diesel system for Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa located in the Atacama Desert. The heart of the solution is an intelligent control unit which allows a stable PV-diesel supply system without the use of batteries. During the day, the PV plant generates up to 50% of the hotel’s electricity.
Tierra Atacama Hotel & SpaSan Pedro de Atacama, ChileJuly 20131 week23 kWpCanadian Solar CS6P 240PPLATINUM® R3 series PLATINUM® HybridControlMounting Systems
“We are very excited with the results of this solar project which supports our commitment to the environment. This innovative hybrid system has been a tremendous advance for us. We hope to continue developing solar projects hand in hand with KRAFTWERK, who give us [OL�JVUÄKLUJL�[V�PU]LZ[�PU�Z\Z[HPUHISL�technologies”.Miguel PurcellGeneral Manager, Tierra Hotels
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AchievementsKRAFTWERK and PLATINUM have developed an intelligent solution applicable to all PV systems from small to large scale. The PLATINUM® HybridControl makes it possible for our clients in the off-grid segment to save high fuel costs in H�MHZ[�HUK�LMÄ�JPLU[�^H �̀
ChallengesSince the solar power plant is an island system solution without the use of batteries, it was imperative to determine the optimal PV plant size in conjunction with the grid-creating diesel generator. To ensure success, the hotel’s load WYVÄ�SL�OHK�[V�IL�L_[LUZP]LS`�TLHZ\YLK�HUK�analyzed during the planning phase.
Objectives
Achieve maximum reduction of energy costs
Maximize environmental ILUL�[Z
Install a PV plant which ZH[PZ�LZ�IV[O�M\UJ[PVUHS�HUK�aesthetic criteria
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>15.000 liters annual savings of fossil fuels
Hotel further enhances its commitment to environmental friendliness
Solution
Integration of a PV plant with grid inverters
PV-diesel-hybrid solution without the use of batteries
PLATINUM® HybridControl to optimize operation of PV and diesel generators