Solar, storage and generator backup. Designed together.
MYENERGY PROJECT / MURNPEOWIE STATION, SA
Less fuel dependenceMake more of on-site solar
Generator backupKeep support when it is needed
One integrated systemDesign, installation and ongoing support
01 / Change the way power is supplied
Keep the backup. Change what powers the day.
For most remote sites, diesel replacement means changing the generator’s role. Solar and battery storage supply more of the site’s energy, while the generator remains available for backup and charging.
The system is sized around your daily consumption, peak loads, overnight demand and seasonal conditions.
01 / DAYTIME
Solar supplies the site
Solar generation serves the loads and charges the battery when surplus energy is available.
02 / STORED ENERGY
Batteries carry the load
Stored energy supports the site overnight and when solar production is lower, within the system’s capacity.
03 / BACKUP SUPPORT
The generator steps in
Controls can start a compatible generator to support demand or recharge the batteries, then stop it when conditions allow.
The operating sequence and generator start settings are configured for the equipment and requirements of each site.
02 / Look at the complete operating cost
The fuel bill is only part of the picture.
Continuous generation also means fuel deliveries, servicing and engine hours. Reducing runtime can reduce these demands on the operation.
Start with the generator and the loads you already have.
01
Diesel consumption
Assess fuel use against operating hours and electrical demand.
02
Deliveries & storage
Consider the time, access and logistics involved in getting fuel to site.
03
Servicing & maintenance
Review runtime-based servicing, oil, filters and maintenance visits.
04
Generator wear
Account for engine hours, equipment condition and future replacement needs.
What could your site save?
That depends on current fuel use, loads, solar conditions, system size and operating strategy. We assess the opportunity using your site data.
In the field / Murnpeowie Station
A new role for the station’s generators.
At Murnpeowie Station in remote South Australia, MyEnergy combined solar and battery storage with the existing generators in a containerised off-grid system.
The generators remain integrated for automated backup and battery charging when required.
Where suitable, your existing generator can remain in service. We assess its capacity, condition, controls and integration requirements alongside the new solar, battery and inverter equipment.
Remote monitoring can provide visibility of solar generation, battery charge, consumption and generator operation, with connectivity planned for the location.
MyEnergy has designed and installed off-grid power systems since 2010. Our team handles system design, generator integration, installation, commissioning and ongoing support.
01
Assess the baseline
Review fuel use, operating hours, site loads and existing equipment.
02
Design the system
Size the solar, storage and inverter capacity, with backup settings and future demand considered.
03
Install & commission
Integrate the equipment, configure controls and monitoring, and explain system operation.
Questions, answered
Before you make the change.
Will I still need a diesel generator?
Most remote systems retain a generator for low solar periods, higher demand or backup. Whether it can be removed is a site-specific design decision. The aim is to reduce reliance on continuous generation.
Can you integrate my existing generator?
Often, yes, if the generator is suitable. We assess its rating, condition, controls, automatic-start capability and compatibility with the proposed system before confirming the integration.
How much diesel will the system save?
There is no single percentage that applies to every site. Fuel savings depend on current generator use, load patterns, solar generation, battery capacity and control settings. Your assessment starts with the actual operating data.
Can the system support three-phase loads?
Yes, a system can be designed for suitable three-phase applications. Continuous demand, motor starting loads and the required inverter and generator capacity are assessed during design.
Can you monitor the system remotely?
Remote monitoring can show generation, storage, consumption and generator operation. The available functions and remote support arrangements depend on the selected equipment and site connectivity.
Let’s assess your diesel use
Give your generator a different job.
Tell us about your site, current fuel use and power needs. We’ll help define a practical next step.
