Project Overview
We successfully delivered a 20-foot all-in-one solar container system for an agricultural client in Saskatchewan, Canada. The client was looking for a simple, modular, and easily expandable solar solution to fit farm operations, which would meet the needs of solar generation, battery storage, and ready-to-use power connections in extreme Canadian conditions.
Customer Requirements
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Solar Panels | 10 × 480–540W monofacial panels; fixed, angle-adjustable mounting |
| Inverter | Micro-inverters preferred; zero-export required; grid-tie compatible |
| Monitoring | App-based monitoring of solar production and battery storage |
| Electrical & Wiring | Pre-installed breakers, disconnects, one-way switches; external AC outlets for tools, EV charging, block heaters |
| Additional Functions | Solar-powered ventilation fan; optional DC terminals for vehicle battery charging |
| Battery | ~5 kWh Sodium-ion or LiFePO₄ with BMS; low-temperature heating for –40°C |
| Container | 20ft insulated shipping container; refurbished allowed; optional reefer/heat-pump for heating & cooling |
| Modular Expansion | Support for additional containers to increase solar generation or storage |
Our Solution
To address the client's needs, LZY Energy provided a comprehensive, factory-integrated solution:
- Solar Generation: Installed 10 × 540W mono facial panels on adjustable fixed brackets optimised for the 20ft container.
- Inverters & Grid Compliance: Implemented zero-export microinverters for safe grid-tie without backfeeding.
- Battery Storage: Integrated 5 kWh Lithium-ion battery; inclusive of BMS with low-temperature heating for reliable operation at temperatures as low as –40°C.
- Wiring & Outlets: All wiring pre-installed; external AC outlets added for tools, EVs and block heaters.
- Monitoring & Control: Mobile app enabled real-time monitoring of solar production and battery status.
- Container Modifications: Insulated container delivered with an optional reefer/heat-pump installed for heating and cooling; container fully equipped to be deployed immediately.
- Modular Expansion: System designed to connect additional containers for future energy growth or extra storage.
Project Outcome
The client received a plug-and-play solar container ready for farm deployment.
Installation was done effectively and required minimal local assembly.
System provides reliable off-grid and grid-tied energy, even in extreme temperatures.
Modular design allows easy scaling to accommodate future energy needs. Additional storage space in the container supports farm operations and equipment storage.