Energy storage client case study – RETAILABILITY

Retailability is a group of retail brands based in South Africa.

Project context

Following the successful deployment of a lighting optimization project in 108 Retailability stores, GreenYellow has taken the lead in a new Batteries as a service (BAAS) project, battery-powered energy storage in 6 Retailability stores nationwide. Due to the energy crisis in South Africa, Retailability urgently needed alternative solutions for backup power, in order to be able to operate during load shedding. Recently, a cost-benefit analysis was carried out for Retailability on the group’s stores and revealed that it was highly advantageous to do away with generators in favor of an energy storage system.

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Project highlights

Technical design
Integration into existing electrical distribution (splitting of switchboards)

Reliable emergency power supply
Monitor and troubleshoot the battery system

Move the client from scope 1 of carbon emissions (direct, via generator) to scope 2 (indirect, via batteries)
Enable the client to continue operations in the case of unpredictable load shedding

Type of contract: BAAS
Number of sites: 6
Start of contract: 10/2023
Length of contract: 5 years