Beacon Lighting Solar Battery Feasibility Studies
Background Challenge
Beacon Lighting operates two distribution centres located in Derrimut and Parkinson. Carbonetix has been engaged to do an energy assessment to perform a feasibility study and produce a solution to reduce high power bills that consisted of up to 28% demand charges of the entire bill.
Solutions Recommended
A battery storage system was considered alongside an expansion of the sites’ existing rooftop solar PV system. A battery system would complement the expansion of solar PV by enabling greater demand control and enhancing the on-site consumption of solar generation.
The following factors were taken into consideration whilst producing this solution:
- Current electricity rates and demand profile;
- Location and roof suitability;
- System sizing, solar generation curve and annual yield;
- Solar market, providers, and technical explanations;
- Capital costs of a solar system, including a comprehensive breakdown of payback period and long-term electricity and cost savings.
Results
| Site | Total Project Cost | $ Savings p.a. | GHG emissions saving p.a. | (tCO2e-) Return on Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrimut | $ 164,265 | $ 25,677- | 102.2 | 7.18 years |
| Parkinson | $ 184,314 | $ 35,704- | 105.8 | 5.74 years |