What powers a five-star safari lodge in South Africa’s wilderness? Hint: It’s not dirty diesel. 👇 South Africa’s ongoing energy shortages have forced many businesses to rely on diesel generators for backup power, especially in remote locations. However, Jaci's Lodges, a 5-star ecotourism operation in the Madikwe Game Reserve, has chosen a more sustainable path. Commissioned in August 2023, an H2 microgrid system from our partner, Elemental Energy, removed the need for backup diesel generation. In a nutshell, it’s a stationary 24/7 power solution that combines solar power, short-term battery energy storage, and long-duration hydrogen energy storage. Here’s how their 100kW H₂IPO works: • Powered by a combination of grid & 200 kWp solar energy input • A battery system ensures short-term energy storage • 40 #AEM Electrolysers produce on-site green hydrogen • Hydrogen is stored in Hexagon Purus’s Type-4 cylinders • Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cells then provide backup power A bonus? The fuel cells also generate hot water, heating the lodge’s rooms and pools. This hybrid system maximises solar PV usage and minimises grid dependence, providing clean, reliable, and quiet power. The lodge and Elemental Energy are working on upscaling the installation to cater for a larger power requirement from the combined group of lodges. All this ensures that guests at Jaci's Lodges will enjoy the big-5 game viewing experience in the Madikwe Game Reserve, undisturbed. Do you also want to say goodbye to fossil fuels and 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁? ⬇️ Then request your quote for our scalable AEM Electrolysers today: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dKdrgjht ◀️ #greenhydrogen #electrolyzer #energystorage #H2SA Michael Patterson Caroline Wood Toyota Motor Europe
A perfect example of renewable energy and hydrogen working in tandem. A project that I am sure can be replicated in many other scenarios with equally beneficial outcomes.
Mark Coleman
2mo
As a South African myself, living and working in the Green Hydrogen field in Europe, this one really hits home! Well done!
Joachim Seitz
2mo
Perfekt - solche Komponenten ersetzten künftig die Strom-Diesel-Generatoren in den innovativen Schwellenländern. Davon gibt’s mehr und mehr.. Viel Erfolg mit der Technologie.
Aarron Wilburn
2mo
Absolutely amazing work being done overseas. Can't wait until we begin more adoption of technology like this in the United States
CEO @ Enapter - Bringing Green Hydrogen to the World
2moWell done, Team Elemental Energy