Renewable energy is getting some traction in Kenya. For this reason, solar power can be used to power an electric fence. Indeed, Electric Fences Kenya has been advocating for our clients to embrace solar power. Solar power is very reliable if sized properly and quality materials are used. Our solar-powered electric fence installations use high-quality solar panels, solar batteries and associated PV cables and charger controllers in our electric fence installation. Solar power is used to power both domestic and residential electric fences in Kenya. Solar power can also be used as well as both large commercial and farm electric fences.
You can reach us by Call | Text | WhatsApp on 0722 708034 or 0720 456534 or by email at info@electricfences.co.ke or sales@electricfences.co.ke. We advise, design, supply and install solar-powered electric fences in Kenya.
How does a Solar-powered electric fences in Kenya work
As an illustration, you want your electric fence to be powered exclusively using solar power. We will normally set or a set of solar panels that will be used to capture energy from the sun. PV Solar cables are used from the solar panel through a charge controller to a solar battery or batteries. Afterwards, we connect the suitable electric fence energizer machine to this battery. The energizer machine will be drawing power from this battery to power the electric fence.
Typical solar power installation for a domestic residential security fence in Kenya
A typical solar-powered electric fence setup will include the following;
- 100 – 150 watts solar panel
- 12 Volts 100 AH solar maintenance free battery
- 10/20 amps solar charge controller
- 4mm2 PV Solar cable
- Solar Panels rack and battery rack.
- Electric Fence Energizer machine as Hammer, JVA or Nemtek
- Typical electric fence with razor wire fence.
An example of solar powered electric fence for a 100 acres farm in Kenya
In particular, when considering the installation of an electric fence for a farm, care must be taken to ensure that the electric fence is powered 24 hours each day. One of the main reasons the electric fence has to be on 24 hours is that a failure for a day can cost the farm thousands of shillings in losses. Take the example where the farm is next to a wildlife conservancy in Kenya. For instance, one day the solar-powered fence fails and at night tens of elephants notice that the electric fence is not powered. The elephants will break into the farm and eat almost anything they can before the daybreak. Therefore while we are designing the solar power kit for farms we allow for at least two to three days of autonomy from solar power. This means we will oversize the requirements such that even on very cloudy or rainy days, you can continue to use your electric fence to secure your farm.
A typical solar-powered farm electric fence on a 100 acres farm in Kenya will have the following;
- 2 Pcs 150 watts solar panels.
- 2 Sets of 12 Volts, 200 AH Solar battery (maintenance free).
- 20 Amps Charge controller such as Steca.
- Stafix X18i. Alternatively we can use 2 pcs of Stafix X12i to zone the farm into two zones for ease in maintenace and trouble shooting.
- Solar PV Cables, Solar Rack, Battery Rack and Enclosure Box for the associated electronics.
- Treated wooden posts electric fence running along the perimeter of the farm.
Do solar powered electric fences work in Kenya?
Certainly, Solar-powered electric fences work perfectly when designed well. Electric Fences Kenya will advise and design for your a perfect electric fence for your farm or residential electric fence. Call us on 0722 708034 or 0725 790734 for a solar-powered electric fence for your farm in Kenya.
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