23/09/2026
What happens when reliable power becomes part of everyday farm productivity? In South Africa, a new CNTE project combines 29 kWp of solar PV with one STAR Q (50 kW / 109 kWh) to support essential daily farm loads, including water pumps, irrigation equipment, lighting, refrigeration and other critical electrical equipment.
By storing available solar energy and making it accessible when needed, the PV + ESS system helps the farm:
• Improve power reliability for daily operations
• Make better use of locally generated solar energy
• Support critical agricultural loads when grid supply is unstable
• Reduce dependence on grid electricity during daytime operations
For farms, energy storage is not only about storing electricity — it is about keeping irrigation running, refrigeration operating and daily work moving.
With STAR Q supporting integrated PV + ESS applications, CNTE is helping agricultural customers build a more reliable and flexible energy supply for everyday operations.