How SNADI Empowered a Brazil Farm with 24/7 Reliable Energy Independence
Fazenda Sol Nascente do Vale Verde is a prominent agricultural estate located in the remote interior of Brazil. Their primary grain handling facility serves as a critical hub during the harvest season. Historically, the facility operated entirely off-grid, relying on two massive diesel generators to maintain 24/7 operations.
Prior to the SNADI installation, the remote grain handling facility relied on dual diesel generators, costing approximately $58,118 USD annually in fuel and servicing expenses.
- Crippling Fuel Costs: The farm was spending approximately ~$52,700 USD annually on diesel fuel and generator servicing.
- Logistical Fragility: Transporting fuel to such a remote location during peak harvest seasons presented significant logistical risks and added costs.
- Operational Noise and Emissions: The constant operation of generators conflicted with the farm's commitment to modern, sustainable agricultural practices.
To eliminate the farm's reliance on fossil fuels, SNADI implemented a modular, high capacity residential style battery system scaled for industrial demand:
- Modular Storage Backbone: The system utilized 40 stacked units of the HDB Series Stacked Solar Energy Storage System. By configuring these units in parallel, the facility achieved a massive 400kWh reservoir.
- Battery Modules: Each stack utilized 10.24kWh modules. These units feature LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry, providing the 10 years+ service life required for long term farm investment.
- Superior Efficiency: The integrated system boasts a 94% inverter efficiency and 98% MPPT efficiency, ensuring that every watt generated by the 150kW solar array is captured and utilized.
- Rugged Monitoring: The farm management can track energy levels and system health via the USB/RS232/GPRS/WIFI communication interfaces, even in remote desert conditions.
The system reduced diesel consumption by 92% and is projected to contribute $408,700 USD to the farm's bottom line over the next decade:
- 92% Diesel Reduction: Within the first six months of 2025, the farm effectively phased out daily diesel use. The generators are now only utilized for emergency backup during rare, extended storm fronts.
- Massive Financial ROI: With the batteries warrantied for 12 years and a payback period of only 3.8 years, the farm is entering nearly a decade of virtually free energy.
- Lifetime Wealth Generation: This transition is projected to contribute ~$370,600 USD to the farm's bottom line over the next 10 years by eliminating fuel and maintenance overhead.
- Sustainable Branding: Fazenda Sol Nascente now operates one of the most eco friendly grain processing facilities in the region, significantly increasing its competitive edge in the global market.
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