Off Grid
2018 - 32 kWh
2023 - expanded to 48 kWh
Eco/Green Hotel
VIDASOUL Boutique Hotel
Baja California Sur, Mexico
VIDASOUL, a remote and eco-friendly beachside boutique hotel near Cabo Pulmo encourages their guests to be conscious while practicing what they preach. The sustainable destination operates with its solar-plus-storage system and has recently expanded its energy storage capacity.
The off-grid property with its ideal location has been in operation for almost 20 years, attracting many divers, adventure seekers, and those looking for a warm getaway. Offering an intimate space with 18 rooms, a restaurant, bar, and beachside pool, VIDASOUL needed a solution that would provide uninterrupted power while aligning with their earth-concious mission.
For years, VIDASOUL relied on a propane generator and a solar energy storage system to reduce costly propane expenses. The hotel then encountered issues after experimenting with several solar providers and technologies, mainly lead-acid batteries. In addition, the hotel had a photovoltaic system with inefficiency problems, pipes saturated with cables, corrosion in the wiring, unidentified circuits, and unbalanced loads causing improper use of energy.
“Being completely off-grid, we needed a reliable solution. We are familiar with Blue Planet Energy’s high-quality and long-lasting technology so it was a no-brainer to choose the Blue Ion HI for this project. They have the most efficient, safe, and reliable energy storage system available on the market that could truly establish the way we will transition towards grid independence and our shared mission to end the use of carbon base fuels.” - Francisco Vargas, COO Innovacion Solar
It wasn't until VIDASOUL consulted with energy experts, Innovacon Solar, and installed better battery technology that they experienced a reliable, state-of-the-art system. In 2018, VIDASOUL implemented 32 kWh of the Blue Planet Energy Blue Ion 2.0 energy storage system. Experiencing the performance of the system along with new energy needs, VIDASOUL decided to expand its energy storage system in 2023 with a 16 kWh Blue Ion HI.
“Not all battery chemistries are created equal and there are different lithium-ions in the market. Our Blue Ion HI uses LiFePO4 batteries which have a higher energy density, longer life cycle, and safer chemistry compared to others. All of these benefits are ideal for this remote resort whose operation and guests rely on uninterrupted power.” - Michael Menendez, Head of Product, Blue Planet Energy
VIDASOUL’s energy solution consists of 14.435 kWp solar array, five Schneider Conext XW PRO-6.8 inverters, and three Blue Ion HI and Blue Ion 2.0s at a total capacity of 48 kWh.
Solar
5 - Schneider Conext XW PRO-6.8
In such a remote location and area that is expected to see massive growth in the coming years, VIDASOUL needed dependable power and options for expandability as their business grows.
Now with their safe, efficient, and reliable power source they have just that- a low cost production of energy all year long with no power disruptions and room to increase their energy capacity.
A model and inspiration to the hotel industry to be more environmentally conscious, VIDASOUL with its solar plus storage system, is soaking up the sun (literally) and achieving energy independence.
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