Project Spotlight: Powering the Wild at Maze Lodge

Deep in the Osa Peninsula, where the rainforest meets the ocean, you’ll find Maze Lodge— a sanctuary dedicated to sustainable luxury. In a location this remote, the grid is often non-existent, but the need for electricity is non-negotiable.

To protect the pristine silence of the jungle and ensure the lights stay on, Maze Lodge partnered with us to install a massive, custom-engineered solar ecosystem.

The Challenge: Luxury Without the Noise

For a high-end jungle retreat, the roar of a diesel generator is a dealbreaker. Guests come to hear the howler monkeys and toucans, not an engine. The lodge needed a system powerful enough to run air conditioning, a swimming pool, and a fully equipped kitchen for their 9-bedroom property, all while remaining completely silent and invisible to the guest experience.

The Solution: A Heavy-Duty Hybrid System

We deployed a high-capacity system designed to handle the humidity, heat, and high energy demands of a full-service hotel.

• The Powerhouse: Sol-Ark 15K Inverter At the heart of the system is the Sol-Ark 15K, a military-grade hybrid inverter known as "Limitless Power". It manages the entire energy flow, capable of delivering 15 kW of continuous AC power to run heavy appliances simultaneously. Its NEMA-rated outdoor enclosure ensures it withstands the harsh jungle elements without breaking a sweat.

• The Storage: ~41 kWh of Pytes Lithium Batteries When the sun sets over the Osa, the lodge switches seamlessly to battery power. We installed a bank of 8 x Pytes E-Box-48100R batteries.

  • Total Capacity: 40.96 kWh (8 x 5.12 kWh units).

  • Tech: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry ensures safety and a long lifecycle of over 6,000 cycles.

  • Integration: These batteries utilize closed-loop communication with the Sol-Ark inverter, allowing for precise monitoring and optimized charging.

• The Harvest: 18.7 kW of Solar To keep those massive batteries charged, we mounted 34 x 550W panels. This array produces approximately 18.7 kW of peak power, maximizing production even during cloudy rainforest days.

The Result

Maze Lodge now operates with near-total energy independence. The system allows them to run their preservation-focused retreat without compromising on modern luxuries like AC and WiFi. It is a perfect example of how the right technology can help businesses thrive in the wildest places on Earth.