HELIOS ESS: Love Point Power
HELIOS ESS: Fresh Creek, Andros Island, Bahamas
OVERVIEW
The homeowner of Love Point wanted full energy independence. While the property had grid access, the utility was unreliable with frequent brownouts and outages. For a beachfront residence with high electrical loads — including reverse osmosis water treatment, scuba compressor, welding equipment, and nine HVAC units — dependable off-grid power was essential.
System
Inverters
Controllers
Solar Panels
A complete off-grid microgrid was designed from the ground up around Victron inverters and Discover lithium batteries. This is a time-tested solution, proven in thousands of previous installations. This particular installation is supported by existing solar and a diesel generator.
DISCOVER PRODUCTS
- 12 x HELIOS ESS (52-48-16000) 16 kW Lithium Batteries (192 kWh total)
- 1 x LYNK II Gateway
OTHER PRODUCTS
- 6 x Victron Energy 10 kW inverters
- 3 x Victron Energy 450/200 MPPT charge controllers
- 1 x Victron Energy Cerbo 7" touch screen
- 1 x Ruvvi Tag Temperature Sensor (for monitoring equipment room temperature)
- 2 x MidNite Solar 2,000 A combiner boxes
- 2 x MidNite Solar Lightning Arrestors
- 6 x IMO High-Voltage DC Disconnects
- 1 x 60 kVA diesel generator (45-gallon tank)
- (Previously installed) 21 kW Solar Array (72 x Heleine 300 W panels)
APPLICATION
- Highly reliable off-grid PV solar system.
REQUIREMENT
- Energy independence that does not entirely depend on an unstable power grid, allowing for long-term energy security and self-sufficiency.
Summary
The installed system supports critical high-demand appliances, including four tankless water heaters, a reverse osmosis water system, nine mini-split air conditioners, an electric range, dryer, and specialty loads in a workshop and power room.
The homeowner now enjoys:
- True Off-Grid Living: Independence from an unstable island grid.
- Reliable Power: 60kVA capacity supports heavy residential and workshop loads.
- Water Security: Continuous operation of the Reverse Osmosis water system and 4 tankless heaters.
- Lifestyle and Comfort: Air conditioning, modern appliances, and recreational equipment (scuba compressor, welder) operate seamlessly.
- At a glance: Integrated monitoring ensures the system is easy to manage and monitor critical assets.
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