is largely due to people’s desire for energy security in a country that is experiencing record-high tariffs and energy instability.”
“During 2020 alone, local utility companies completed 7,000 hours of load shedding, and in 2023, energy availability reached a trough of only 55 per cent,” added Mr Lewis. “This consistent instability has led to energy costs increasing by 650 per cent over the last 15 years, and it has inspired a lot of people to find alternative solutions to overcome this challenging environment. Meridian Energy is proud to help its customers find solutions that are not only energy efficient but also generate significant cost savings.”
From retirement estates to car washes and retail centres, Merdian Energy has supplied a wide range of facilities.
Some of the most notable projects include a hybrid solar plant solution. Completed just last year, this project saw Meridian Energy install a 510kW solar plant on a warehousing facility. The project also included a 630KVA PCS and 800kW/h of BESS storage.
“This solution provided our customers with an energy security buffer, which reduced their reliance on back-up generators,” explained Mr Lewis. “Towards the end of last year, we also installed a 414kWp peak solar system on the roof of a retail facility which houses fast-moving consumer goods, restaurants and retail space. The area it is in is susceptible to a lot of power outages on top of the scheduled load shedding, so, we also installed a 950kWh Hybrid BESS solution to provide as much energy security as possible.”
