Hi everyone,
I’d like to present the energy system of Catfarm, an off-grid community in Poussan, South of France, where around 40 people live, work and volunteer.
Victron has been a major part of the project for over 6 years, and most of the current installation is based on Victron equipment.
The current system includes:
- 7 kWp pv system
- ~21.7 kWh/day solar production
- ~6.2 kWh/day average consumption
- ~15 kWh LiFePO₄ battery, 51.2 V
- MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50
- SmartSolar MPPT 250/60
- Cerbo GX, BMV, Lynx Distributor
- Legacy 24 V system
- 8 kWp AC diesel generator
The installation has been built and modified progressively over the years by different volunteers. It has now reached a point where the wiring needs to be properly reorganised, and there are some safety concerns with the existing installation.
The current volunteers don’t have the professional electrical expertise or capacity to take on this work themselves, so we are looking to connect with someone in the South of France who could come and take a look at the installation and discuss how it could be properly restored.
I’ve attached a short technical overview of the current system.
If you’re a Victron installer, electrician or off-grid specialist in the region, or know someone who could be interested, feel free to reach out.
Thanks!
Yassine
Catfarm_OffGrid.pdf (459.5 KB)
Catfarm_OffGrid_Technical_Overview.pdf (225.6 KB)