Exporters and importers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint while at the same time reducing the risk of delays due to power outages in Beira now have the option of the first “green” terminal in the region.
“Independent Beira Logistics Terminals and Services (IBLT&S) is the first green terminal in Beira,” says general manager Aleksandrs Kucerovs.
The facility, which has 16 000 sqm of warehousing under roof, is now powered by solar panels.
“Beira has an enormous solar resource, providing in excess of 8.5 hrs of sunshine per day consistently throughout the year.
“In addition to showing our respect for the environment, going green has made our operations independent of the municipal power supply.
“Solar electricity generation represents a clean alternative to grid tied systems. It provides clean energy with no air, water or environmental pollution and provides reliable and stable electricity,” he says.
Each warehouse has its own standalone solar PV system, generating 3KW and 5KW respectively. This provides stable, reliable power to LED High Bay lighting, CCTV and Wifi systems, as well as external LED floodlights.
The systems are designed to provide a 25-year lifespan and comprise the latest technologies for maximum efficiency, providing lowest cost per watt solutions, he says.
The system includes:
• Monocrystalline PV (photovoltaic) panels, which offer the best efficiency rates as they are made from highgrade silicon
• MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) solar regulators which provide the most efficient method of converting the voltage produced by the PV panels into the voltage needed to charge the batteries
• Storage batteries of the OPzV type which is a valve regulated tubular gel battery designed to DIN standards and offering the highest reliability and performance on the market today
• A pure sine wave inverter with AVR and UPS functionality that inverts the battery power into usable three-phase 400 Volt 50Hz (standard grid) electricity on demand.
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The facility, which has 16 000 sqm of warehousing under roof, is now powered by solar panels. – Aleksandrs Kucerovs
