Going Green with Residential Solar Systems
For years international expatriates have been flocking to Fiji to enjoy the weather, beautiful natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle.
Just like locals they also struggle to access safe, reliable and affordable energy to power their homes. Stephen Noble, an expat in residential resort development at Pacific Harbour, recently invested in a new high-tech solar system. With the help of Vision Energy Solutions (VES) the family now powers their home with the first ever installed SolarEdge HD-Wave grid-tied inverter in Fiji.
Although the location is exquisite, that doesn’t mean luxury communities are free from the typical infrastructure challenges of living in Fiji.
Many who settle in Fiji from overseas are accustomed to modern conveniences, especially abundant electricity 24/7 to power all of their appliances and electronics. A homeowner Mr Noble, shares his passion for solar and his experience partnering with VES saying: “I lived in an off-the-grid solar-powered house in Taveuni for 20 years, so I’m very familiar with solar technology.”
“When we moved to Fiji’s main island, the option for grid- connected electricity was a relief. Even though it wasn’t a necessity, I still wanted to explore investing in solar to save money on my monthly electric bills.
“Everyone at VES understood how particular I am about my meticulously kept house and property. They were very neat and precise in their installation workmanship, professional in our interactions and provided excellent follow up customer service.”
VES solar technicians provided a free comprehensive energy analysis and make recommendations for the ideal situation for any household’s unique needs. Investing in a solar system not only reduces dependence on the utility grid, it also reduces monthly energy bills and increases home values for resale.
As a licensed real estate agent in
Fiji resale value is always on Mr Noble’s mind.
He was also delighted to discover the investment recovery period was only 5.75 years.
After the monthly energy savings equals the original investment cost, the system will continue to produce free green energy for the remaining years of the system’s lifetime, typically over 20 years in total.
VES’ Business Development Manager, Srinath Dolage says: “Mr Noble wanted to fully understand the project parameters before making a well-informed decision. He has been more engaged in the energy assessment, financial analysis and system design process than our average customer. “It has been refreshing to part
ner with a customer that fully understands and appreciates the overall long-term value and impact of a renewable energy system, instead of simply looking at the upfront cost and projected investment ROI.”
VES Engineer, Ernest Hickes, was excited to recommend this new technology for the Noble family.
Mr Hickes says: “This is the first SolarEdge HD-Wave grid-tied inverter installation in Fiji! This project was ideal for this advanced technology. We hope other Fijian residents, like Mr Noble, share his level of enthusiasm to go green!” Mr Noble agreed with VES’ recommendation to install the best system available saying: “I am very proud to be the first owner
in Fiji of this state of the art solar system. I am eager to use the remote monitoring system that can be accessed anywhere on my cell phone, even when I’m eating lunch in Suva.”
As a residential real estate broker in Fiji, Stephen assured VES that his company, Noble Realty, will be letting its existing and future customers know about this new technology recently introduced to Fiji.
VES takes safety very seriously. The advanced safety features, is another reason VES chooses to install SolarEdge components for all clients. VES Installation manager, Kinivuwai Koroi, explains: “Similar to our commercial projects, we adhere to all safety and engineering standards very strictly for all
domestic projects. Our intention is to raise the bar in Fiji’s residential solar standards for maximum safety and resilience, as it should be.”
About Vision Energy Solutions Vision Energy Solutions (VES) of Fiji delivers comprehensive energy solutions to residential, commercial, and power plant customers. Focused on renewable energy, our systems are designed to generate electricity sustainably for years. VES’ primary objective is to bring reliable and clean electricity where it is needed most, throughout the Small Island Developing States (SIDS.).
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