440kW Solar Installation at Binaguri Tea Company Private Limited by SolarLogix
SolarLogix successfully designed and executed a 440 kW industrial ground-mounted solar power plant for Binaguri Tea Company Private Limited, a tea processing unit under the tea industry, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
The project was developed to address high continuous power demand, reduce electricity and operational costs, and ensure stable, uninterrupted energy supply for large-scale tea manufacturing, while maintaining advanced safety and grid compliance.
This installation stands as a reference ground-mounted solar project for the tea industry in the Jalpaiguri region.
📍 Project Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Client Name | Binaguri Tea Company Private Limited |
| Industry | Tea Industry / Tea Botleaf |
| Location | Jalpaiguri, West Bengal |
| Installed Capacity | 440 kW Ground Mounted Solar Plant |
| Structure Type | TATA Power Certified Ground Mounted |
| Solar Modules | TATA Power Certified Bifacial 500 Series |
| Inverter Type | TATA Power Certified Solis String MPPT |
| Grid Integration | Zero Export device integration |
| Safety Systems | ESE type Lightning Arrester |
| Maintenance | Manual Module Cleaning & Maintenance Kit |
| Monitoring | Remote Monitoring, RPR & Live Feed |
| Insurance | TATA AIG Insurance Enabled |
⚙️ Engineering & Safety Highlights
The system was engineered with a strong emphasis on industrial reliability, safety, and performance:
✔ Zero-Export device to ensure grid compliance and operational stability
✔ ESE type lightning arrester for enhanced protection across the ground-mounted field
✔ High-efficiency Bifacial 500 Series modules for optimized energy harvesting
✔ TATA Power Certified Ground Mounted structure with robust foundation bolts
✔ Comprehensive monitoring including Remote Monitoring and Real-time Performance Reporting (RPR)
The design ensures high uptime and maximum yield, critical for energy-intensive tea processing.
⚡ Performance & Financial Impact
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Specific Generation: ~1300 units per kW per year
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Estimated Annual Generation: ~5,72,000 units
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Applicable Grid Tariff: ₹8.5 / unit
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Estimated Annual Savings: ~₹48.62 Lakhs
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Payback Period: ~3 to 4 years
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System Life: 25+ years
The solar plant significantly reduces grid electricity costs, delivering substantial long-term savings for Binaguri Tea Company.
🌱 Environmental Impact
This 440 kW ground-mounted solar installation contributes to:
🌍 ~9126.57 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided
🌳 ~10714.35 trees planted (equivalent)
🏭 ~4526.23 tons of coal burn avoided
🚗 ~35.88 million km of petrol consumption offset
A strong step towards sustainable, energy-efficient operations in the tea industry.
