Type of installation: Off-Grid
Location: Modimolle, Limpopo
The area around Modimolle is such a beautiful bushveld area. It is just far enough to forget about everyday responsibilities, yet close enough to make a weekend out of it.
Which holiday accommodation are you most likely to choose… The one with loadshedding or the one without? It is not like you want to sit in front of the TV the whole day, or to be able to switch on the kettle … but you want the freedom to be able to do so. It’s what holidays are all about.
The tourism industry had a very difficult COVID-19 period. Load shedding hasn’t made the recovery any easier. Lindani Lodge was not spared of either. Every single day counted in the recovery period. So… what will set them apart from the other accommodation options?
Is there a single solution to ensure the Lodge and residents get what they want? Well… The best chance they have is to have uninterrupted electricity supply. How else than through solar power? Generators wasn’t an option due to the noise factor for holiday goers.
Here’s the caveat: for Lindani Lodge to be open with all amenities is that every second of everyday costs money. People need to be hooked the moment they walk in, especially when they arrive unexpectedly. That is exactly what solar power does.
Everything that is powered directly from solar power runs free of charge. When the guests arrive, the sport on the TV is showing, the air conditioners are on, and the beer is cold.
Suddenly the lodge is more marketable because things are… “as it should be”.
We installed solar panels to provide electricity during the day. At nighttime, they have enough battery power to last them until morning. Their electricity bill decreased drastically – no more fixed line fees from Eskom. The money that went into their monthly bill now goes into upgrades of their facilities.
And this leads to another hidden benefit of solar power: is that it gives the business owners more confidence and pride in what they have to offer. There isn’t a list of things that will be unavailable or interrupted.
Yes, it has a fairly high installation cost but… Solar power truly empowers the business owner to elevate their products and offerings. It makes them marketable and very competitive. It doesn’t just keep the lights on. Solar power also helps you to save on monthly expenses. Lindani Llodge passed the breakeven point within 5 years and haven’t looked back since.
Make the solar choice and call us today.
