Project Description
Sunpal Field Deployment • Batang Ai
Off-Grid Hybrid Solar for Remote Forest Base
Fully autonomous power for the Forestry Department at Batang Ai — eliminating diesel noise & emissions while enabling 24/7 operations in protected rainforest terrain.
Project Overview
Client
Forestry Department (Batang Ai Base)
Location
Batang Ai, Sarawak
Project Type
Off-Grid Hybrid Solar (No Utility)
Reference
#BAI-OFFGRID-001
Status
Commissioned
Installed Components
- 21 × 430 W Bifacial Solar Panels (9.03 kWp)
- 2 × 5.5 kW Hybrid Inverters (11 kW AC total)
- 24 × 120 Ah Deep-Cycle GEL Batteries
- Gaya ATS (Auto Transfer Switch) for seamless generator backup
- Smart EMS for source priority & load management
🚫 Why Grid Power Wasn’t Viable
- High Cost: Long-distance cabling through dense rainforest is prohibitively expensive.
- Unstable Supply: Remote-area repairs are slow; outages would risk operations.
- Slow Approvals: Clearances for protected areas add delays.
- Environmental Risk: Grid infrastructure would harm pristine ecosystems.
Energy Benefits
- 24/7 reliable power for monitoring, communications & mission-critical equipment
- Zero utility dependency; no monthly energy bills
- Major reduction in diesel usage, noise & emissions
- Autonomous operation: solar → batteries → generator (ATS) when needed
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