The system comprises 72 JA Solar 620 Wp modules arranged in six strings of 12 modules each, generating an estimated 70,000 kWh annually. Three Deye 15 kW inverters provide 45 kWac output capacity, paired with 10 Pylontech UF5000 lithium batteries. Sunphi, Reactpower Solutions, and Héctor Natera designed the installation, which utilizes helical screw foundation structures selected for soil conditions and rapid deployment timelines.
Natera reports the system prevents exceeding the local transformer and grid capacity even when power demands surpass 30 kW, double the transformer’s rated capacity. Peak shaving functionality from the battery storage enables loads beyond the 15 kW grid connection limit without infrastructure upgrades. The installation originally began as a smaller concept but expanded following technical assessment into a full hybrid solution.
The design incorporates redundancy through multiple inverter units rather than a single point of failure, while the modular battery configuration allows capacity expansion as consumption patterns evolve. Bifacial module technology aims to capture additional reflected light in the rural setting with high ground albedo.
The complete project execution from sale to commissioning required approximately 15 days. Pablo Rivero, Don Julio’s founder and director, indicates the company is expanding secondary production including dairy operations, a cheese factory, and facilities for jams and preserves. The energy system supports this broader vertically integrated production model.
Natera characterizes hybrid generation-plus-storage configurations as the future direction for solar deployment in Argentina, providing grid relief and backup power with minimal transfer time during outages. The approach addresses reliability concerns in areas where utility infrastructure cannot support growing commercial loads without significant capital investment in distribution upgrades.
This article was curated and published as part of our South American energy market coverage.
