CASE STUDY
Project: Solar and Battery Storage
Client: RHIFA – Rosehearty Harbour and Inshore Fishermen's Association
Location: Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire
ORKA project lead: Duncan Booth
RHIFA is a not-for-profit organisation based in Rosehearty and was founded in 2018. Due to the lack of refrigeration at the harbour, ice was previously transported by road from Fraserburgh. The lack of refrigeration or ice facilities meant that fishermen were restricted to landing their catch at certain times of the day and week, and that the catch often deteriorated in quality before it could be sold at market.
Through funding, one of RHIFA's improvements at the harbour was installing a 1-tonne/day ice machine and chill room in a new purpose-built shed adjacent to the harbour. Expensive to run, a solution to reduce operating costs was needed
After thoroughly understanding RHIFA's needs, Orka designed a system comprising 12 x 420-watt panels, a Solis 3P5K inverter, and Puredrive 3*3 + BMS technology. This would provide the solution for an efficient system that would utilise time-of-use tariff strategies to optimise energy consumption.
ORKA designed, installed and commissioned the Solar PV and Battery Storage system, which now provides RHIFA with the energy needed to operate the cooling facilities.
Unlike commercial clients who typically use the energy from solar PV during daylight hours, RHIFA needed to store it for out-of-hours operations. RHIFA now has a system that has reduced running costs and carbon footprint.
"We are delighted with our Solar PV and Battery storage system. Right from the get-go, I felt comfortable with ORKA's approach. These guys know their stuff! They designed a system specific to your needs, we got a personal service, and they are entirely effortless to deal with. Most importantly, ORKA delivered on their promises and not only met but exceeded our expectations. I'd have no hesitation in recommending ORKA or using them personally in the future, they are incredibly knowledgeable in a way that made me feel comfortable with them taking on our project."
- David Whyte
