CASE STUDY

Karras Smash Repairs – 11.9kW Rooftop PV

General Information

Site Address: 38 Liverpool Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565
Type: Panel Beating and Mechanical Workshop
Daily Energy Usage: 150.58 kWh

Site Information

  • Karras Prestige Smash Repairs is a leading family owned panel beating business, with a 700m2 workshop with multiple workstations, hydraulic lifts, industrial lighting, and HVAC.
  • Their constant air compressor load is critical to maintain instantaneous pneumatic tool availability, and to meet Australian standards for ventilation of the paint room.

Our Solution

  • Installed a 11.9 kW Solar PV System, consisting of 36 x 330W multicrystalline modules.
  • Reduced daily electrical load by 30%
  • Carefully sized PV System supplies the workshop’s daytime HVAC and compressor loads while minimising export to the gird, ensuring maximum financial benefit.

Results

Estimated Annual Savings
$3,339

CO2e Reduction  (p.a)
13.6 Tons

Payback
3.7 Years

Electricity Consumption Reduction (p.a.)
16,199 kWh