Powering Daytime Factory Operations with Solar
The Water Company, a mineral water business in Ampang Jaya, installed a 90.52 kWp rooftop solar PV system to support its factory’s daytime electricity needs.
With operating hours from 9 am to 6 pm, the system allows the factory to make use of solar energy during working hours, reducing reliance on grid electricity when sufficient sunlight is available.
The setup allows him to reduce his daytime reliance on grid electricity without installing battery storage.
90.52 kWp
Solar PV Capacity
146 Panels
620 W Each
Hybrid Inverter
System Type
01 · Customer Need
The Water Company operates its mineral water factory from 9 am to 6 pm. The business wanted to make better use of solar energy during operating hours and reduce its reliance on grid electricity.
02 · Solution
A 90.52 kWp rooftop solar PV system comprising 146 solar panels and a hybrid inverter was installed to support the factory’s daytime electricity needs.
The system uses solar energy when available, with grid electricity supplying additional power when required.
During the day, the system generates solar electricity for household use. At night, electricity is supplied by the TNB grid.
03 · Technology
- 146 × 620 W: 146 × 620 W
- Total Solar Capacity: 90.52 kWp
- Inverter: Hybrid Inverter [TBC]
- Battery Storage: Not installed
04 · Project Outcome
The installed system enables The Water Company to generate solar electricity during the day, helping reduce grid electricity consumption when sufficient solar energy is available.
The factory continues to draw electricity from the grid when solar generation is insufficient. No battery storage is required for the current system configuration.
Grid electricity continues to support the home when solar generation is insufficient or unavailable, including at night.
