Calayaan Poultry Farm
- Commercial Broiler House Solar Installation
- System Size: 43.32 kWp
- Completion: 21-Jun-2024
- Sta Ignacia, Tarlac, Philippines
Project Summary
The houses in Calayaan are working very hard in the hot months, and fans and evaporation cooling pads are maintained to safeguard the health of the flocks. Before solar, summer bills were at their peak when ventilation was most needed. The grid-tied system selected by the farm was large enough to support the daytime peak without curtailment. Long roofs were mapped to provide even irradiance, hence the strings work in a uniform manner. Inverters were fitted to supply power factor support, keeping the local line steady. The sun is now doing most of the heavy work in the middle of the day. Costs are less unpredictable, and this aids in planning feed cycles as well as harvesting periods. The farm also earns net metering credits during periods of low usage. The story of Calayaan concerns control. Fewer surprises to the bill, more conditions in the houses, and a practical method to maintain the broiler production stable for the community.
System Performance
- System Size: 43.32 kWp
- Annual Generation: 63,897 kWh
- Day Peak Load: 36.82 kW
- Payback/ROI: 4.1 years
Financial Impact
- Daily Savings: ₱1,952
- Monthly Savings: ₱58,572
- Annual Savings: ₱702,867
- Lifetime Savings: ₱18,114,397
Technology Partners
- Inverters: SMA Germany STP110 CORE2
- Modules: Sunova Solar Bifacial
- Monitoring and Control: SMA ennexOS / Sunny Portal
Sustainability Impact
- TREES Planted Lifetime: 2,109
- CO₂ Lifetime: 895 tons
- Houses Powered Annually: 27











