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On May 14, 2025

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Powering Your Profits: Solar for Commercial Butcheries

For commercial butcheries in Zimbabwe, a reliable and consistent power supply is not just a convenience – it is a necessity. Maintaining optimal temperatures, powering heavy-duty equipment, and ensuring seamless operations are critical for preserving meat quality and maximizing profitability.

Given the challenges of grid instability and rising electricity costs, investing in a robust solar power system offers a smart and sustainable solution. Here is your guide to navigating the transition to solar energy.

Understanding Your Power Needs

Commercial butcheries have unique and high-energy consumption profiles. A solar system must handle these critical loads reliably:

Refrigeration & Cold Chain

Chillers, Freezers, and Display Cabinets: These are the heart of the business and require constant, uninterrupted power 24/7 to maintain strict food safety standards and prevent spoilage.

Processing Machinery

Heavy Equipment: Meat saws, grinders, mixers, and packaging machines draw substantial power, often requiring three-phase systems to operate efficiently.

Operational Essentials

Lighting: Essential for hygiene, safety, and customer experience.
Point of Sale (POS): Critical for smooth transactions.
HVAC: Air conditioning for customer comfort and staff well-being.

Choosing the Right System

System Sizing

Typically, systems range from 10kVA to 30kVA (or larger) for medium to large-scale butcheries. A thorough energy audit is crucial to determine your specific peak and average consumption.

Battery Storage

High-capacity Lithium-ion batteries (e.g., Pylontech, Deye, Huawei) are essential for backup power during load shedding and nighttime operations to keep fridges running. They offer longer lifespans and deeper discharge capabilities compared to lead-acid options.

Inverter Technology

A robust three-phase hybrid inverter (e.g., Deye, Must Energy) is recommended. Hybrid inverters intelligently manage power flow between solar panels, batteries, and the grid to optimize savings and ensure seamless backup.

Panel Efficiency

Opt for high-efficiency Tier 1 panels from manufacturers like Jinko Solar, JA Solar, or Canadian Solar. These maximize power generation even with limited roof space.

Leading Solar Companies

Sona Solar Zimbabwe

Known for quality installations and strong after-sales support. Sona Solar offers premium brands like Jinko and Deye, tailored for commercial use.

Contact: +263 78 922 2847 / +263 78 864 2437

Solar Experts Zimbabwe

An authorized dealer for Must Solar products, they specialize in robust inverter and battery solutions ideal for demanding commercial environments.

Contact: +263 78 293 3586 / +263 77 832 4532

Success Stories

Pronto Meats Butchery

Sona Solar Zimbabwe recently installed a 30kVA solar system at the new Pronto Meats Butchery. This setup, featuring Deye inverters and high-capacity batteries, ensures the butchery operates independently of grid fluctuations.

Surrey Group

Demonstrating the scale of solar potential, Surrey Group invested in a massive 1.8MW solar plant for their abattoirs and shops in Marondera. This investment secures their cold chain and drastically reduces operational costs.

Power your profits today. Investing in solar is a strategic decision that guarantees energy independence and operational efficiency.

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