Case study · GorkyCAD Pro
Electrical project for a villa in Goa, India
A 40-seat café with a professional kitchen, refrigeration equipment and emergency lighting requirements.
📊 Project specifications
| Type Villa | Area 350 m² |
| Phases Three-phase (415 V) | Calculated load 25 kW |
| Groups 32 | Solar 10 kWp |
| EV charger 22 kW | Design time 4 evenings |
🎯 Task
Design a full power supply for a villa: 3-phase input, solar with batteries, EV charger, borewell pumps, pool equipment, voltage stabilizers for the voltage drops.
💡 Solution
Load with demand factors and UPS for the pumps. Solar hybrid inverter 10 kWp with 15 kWh batteries. EV charger 22 kW on a dedicated circuit. Stabilizers on sensitive circuits. Balanced 11/11/10.
- Kitchen split into dedicated groups with 30% power reserve.
- Emergency lighting on a separate line.
- Main breaker and RCD selected by calculated current.
- PDF set handed over for approval.
✅ Result
The project is ready for the local electrician and the electricity board: SLD, plans, specification, cable schedule, panel passport. Solar net-metering is coordinated.
FAQ
How much electrical work does a café need?
For a 100–150 m² café, typical calculated load is 30–40 kW with a three-phase supply.
Is emergency lighting required?
Yes, for food service venues emergency lighting is mandatory and designed on a separate line.
Can I design without experience?
Yes, GorkyCAD Pro calculates loads, cables and breakers automatically per regulations.