Fox ESS commercial solar at Minute Man Press

“I definitely wouldn’t go back to being on Eskom”

Minute Man Press in Benoni, a full-service printing factory, faced rising energy costs, unreliable electricity, and load shedding interruptions. To safeguard operations and reduce costs, they called in One Energy, a trusted installer of Fox ESS products, who designed and installed a Fox ESS commercial solar system that delivers immediate savings, uninterrupted power, and scalability for future growth.

Challenges: Uninterrupted operations & high costs

Running heavy printing machinery, every power interruption forced print runs to restart, impacting productivity and profits. Nikki, co-owner of Minute Man Press, explains:

“Load shedding was affecting our bottom line. We wanted a fully supportive solar system to eliminate reliance on Eskom entirely.”

The factory needed a solution that would:
⚡ Guarantee power security for operations
💸 Reduce energy costs
🌍 Support future expansion without reliance on the grid
🛠️ Protect sensitive printing equipment from downtime

Tailored Solution: Fox ESS inverter, battery & solar

One Energy scoped and installed the system to meet the factory’s specific needs:

🔧 30kW Fox ESS inverter

🔋 40kWh battery backup to handle the heavy load

☀️ 15kW solar panels to offset daytime consumption

From day one, the system provided around 60% grid independence, with planned upgrades to increase savings up to 95% in the next financial year. The installation also includes a 10-year swap-around warranty on both inverter and batteries, providing peace of mind.

Christo Kok of One Energy explains:

“No load shedding. Business runs seamlessly even during council outages. Already saving around 60% on electricity costs. The system not only saves money but also ensures deadlines are met without interruption.”

Results: Seamless operations & cost savings

The transition was smooth:

• ✅ Quick, easy switchover with zero downtime
• ✅ Reliable, uninterrupted power supply
• ✅ Significant energy savings
• ✅ Fully future-ready for expansion

Nikki shares:

“Everything has run seamlessly and super efficiently. Even without current load shedding, the cost savings and uninterrupted supply have been great. I definitely wouldn’t go back to being on Eskom. I would highly recommend it.

Distributor Perspective: MSPD Africa & Fox ESS

As the distributor of Fox ESS products, MSPD Africa celebrates this successful installation by One Energy, showing how Fox ESS technology can empower commercial businesses:

“Minute Man Press is now enjoying both power security and significant cost savings. This installation is a perfect example of how commercial businesses can benefit from Fox ESS solutions.”

Conclusion: Future-Ready Commercial Energy Security

This case study demonstrates how a Fox ESS commercial solar system can transform commercial operations—reducing costs, securing business continuity, and providing scalable energy solutions. Minute Man Press now enjoys uninterrupted operations, lower energy bills, and a system ready to grow alongside the business.

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