Rheem New Zealand Limited - Rheem Solar Solutions Factory Installation an Overwhelming Success
Rheem set about installing their solar panels in-house, and within a month had a solar system collecting free, renewable energy from the sun. The install was completely stress-free and within days could already see some remarkable results thanks to the live monitoring available through the online portal.
With over a year of data collected, Rheem can confidently demonstrate just how beneficial the transition to Solar PV can be. In terms of energy, the system is now producing 1.1MW per day, which is enough energy to power a whopping 45 homes. This means we have taken significant pressure off the grid and are instead making meaningful use of a renewable energy source.
The Rheem Solar Solutions system has a total AC capacity of 150kW. It’s made up of 3 x GW50K-MT inverters; 391 x 450W Solahart450C1 panels (175.95kWp total); and a Clenergy flat to roof mounting system using all aluminium and stainless rail, fixing and clamping components. In short, this setup has proved robust in all weather conditions, leaving us with no concerns over ongoing maintenance or power outages.
The reduced reliance on the grid has also translated directly to reduced energy costs. We saved roughly $46,600 on energy costs in 12 months, and we only expect this number to increase as we optimised our system further at the beginning of this year. This means the obvious sustainability advantages of solar are supplemented by a clear business case – it’s a clear example of “win-win” for NZ businesses.
