Zone 2 Solar Power System

JCE designed and delivered a certified Zone 2 solar power system to provide safe, sustainable off-grid energy for a remote production facility in Kuwait. The project comprised four solar powered chemical injection systems, complete with SPA-280 solar panels, robust battery packs and Ex rated control and distribution enclosures — all skid mounted for easy transport and rapid on-site commissioning. The systems deliver reliable power even in harsh, maintenance constrained environments, enabling operations like hydrate prevention, valve monitoring or remote alarms without needing grid supply or frequent inspections.

Our client required a cost effective power solution to prevent hydrate formation during the winter period at a production facility in Kuwait.

The production facility was in a remote desert environment, therefore they required an off-grid power source which demanded minimal maintenance and inspection.

JCE successfully completed the design and manufacture of four solar powered chemical injection systems. We were responsible for the complete Solar Power Package, comprising of SPA-280 Solar Panels, Solar Controller/Distribution Enclosures, Solar Combiner Enclosures, 1689Ah Battery Packs, 1408Ah Battery Packs and 100A 3ph Battery Isolator Panels. The mechanical design of the complete skid and the supply of the chemical injection package was the client’s scope. The skids were transported to Kuwait, followed by start-up and commissioning by JCE and the client on site.

These systems have a wide range of potential applications, including, but not limited to navigational aids, alarm systems, valve monitoring and bird deterrent systems. They have the capacity to convert and provide power during periods of sunlight or limited UV, whilst demanding minimal maintenance and inspection, therefore offering cost effective solutions.