Luxury in the wilderness – with power behind the scenes

How Kambaku River Sands ensures a reliable energy solution to provide guests with five-star comfort, even far from the grid.

Offering world-class accommodation in remote locations requires a lot of discreet work behind the scenes. At Kambaku River Sands – an exclusive unfenced safari lodge – guests get direct contact with nature and its most iconic inhabitants: leopard, lion, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. At the same time, luxurious rooms, culinary experiences, and top-class wine tastings are offered.

The challenge of reliable energy

To deliver this level of service, a stable and quiet power supply is required – something that is a challenge in remote areas, especially in South Africa where inadequate infrastructure and planned power outages are commonplace.

A tailored energy solution

To solve the problem of reliable energy, Kambaku River Sands turned to Current Automation – experts in power solutions with over 25 years of experience. They designed and built a factory-assembled hybrid system of a full 135 kVA, consisting of:

• 9 × Quattro 15 kVA inverter/chargers
• 3 × AC-coupled Fronius inverters
• 24 × SmartSolar MPPT 150/100 solar charge controllers
• Cerbo GX with GX Touch 50 for control and remote monitoring
• 200 kWp solar panels
• 6 × 100 kWh lithium batteries

Fast installation – minimal impact

This turnkey system provides fast installation with minimal impact on operations – a crucial advantage for hotels and lodges that want to guarantee guests a first-class experience.

Independent from the grid – for the guest's sake

With this solution, Kambaku River Sands no longer has to worry about power outages and can instead focus on what really matters: providing guests with an unforgettable stay.

Here, gourmet meals, wine tastings, and dinners under the starry sky by the riverbank await – all with the assurance that the energy behind the scenes works perfectly.

Want to see more? Watch this video showing the system's features: