Phaesun – PV System in Yandup Island Lodge, Panama

A case study on the installation of a 3 kWp off-grid photovoltaic (PV) system at the Yandup Island Lodge in Panama to replace diesel generation.

• In 2011/12, a 3 kWp off-grid PV system was installed at Yandup Island Lodge to provide power for the kitchen, administration, staff accommodation, and bungalow lighting, replacing a diesel generator that previously ran daily for several hours and required expensive fuel deliveries from neighboring islands.
• The technical specifications of the system include 40 monocristalline ET solar modules of 75 Wp each, an Outback Solar Charge Controller FM 80, an Outback System FW250 (3.6 kVA, 120 VAC/60 Hz), a MATE system controller with HUB4 communication manager, and 32 Trojan Batteries (6 V/225 Ah) providing a total of 48 V/900 Ah.
• Logistical challenges were significant due to the remote location of Yandup Island; equipment was first flown to the larger neighboring island of Ukupseni (Playón Chico) and then transported via speed boat.

APA

Alliance for Renewable Electrification (2016). Phaesun – PV System in Yandup Island Lodge, Panama. https://renewelec.org/case-study/phaesun-pv-system-yandup-island-lodge-panama/

Chicago

Alliance for Renewable Electrification. Phaesun – PV System in Yandup Island Lodge, Panama. 2016. https://renewelec.org/case-study/phaesun-pv-system-yandup-island-lodge-panama/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{allianceforrenewableelectrification2016phaesun, author = {{Alliance for Renewable Electrification}}, title = {{Phaesun – PV System in Yandup Island Lodge, Panama}}, institution = {Alliance for Renewable Electrification}, year = {2016}, month = apr, url = {https://renewelec.org/case-study/phaesun-pv-system-yandup-island-lodge-panama/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }