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Mount Eba Station, Remote Area Off Grid Power System
Mount Eba Station lies at the heart of South Australia’s Far North, positioned between Coober Pedy and Lake Torrens in an expansive pastoral landscape defined by low rainfall, vast distances and long supply lines. Established in 1874, Mount Eba spans approximately 3,380 square kilometres and supports both sheep and cattle grazing across rugged country. Like many long-established pastoral stations in this region, Mount Eba operates far beyond the reach of the electricity grid, where self-reliance is part of everyday station life. In a location where access is limited and conditions are demanding, dependable remote area power is critical to keeping operations running.
Powering a Remote Outback Station
Mount Eba Station was operating with an ageing off grid power setup that relied heavily on diesel generation. Increased power demands at the station, along with the need for a more consistent power supply, led to an upgrade of its energy system. The MyEnergy team were brought in to design and install a remote area power system that reduces generator run time while delivering reliable power for long-term agricultural operations in remote South Australia.
Remote Area Power Solution
MyEnergy designed and installed a remote area power system at Mount Eba Station, housed within an existing dwelling on site. With Victron products at the core of the system design, the system delivers reliable day-to-day power with clear visibility across generation and storage. The system integrates the station’s existing solar tracker using Trina Solar modules, making full use of the existing solar setup. Battery storage is provided by BYD lithium batteries, supporting station loads and reducing reliance on diesel generation, with existing generators retained for backup when required.
Remote Area Power System Overview:
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Solar: Trina Solar Modules (integrated with existing tracker system)
Key Components:
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Integration with Existing diesel generators
Reliable Remote Area Power
The upgraded remote area power system now provides Mount Eba Station with a dependable and scalable power supply that suits the realities of outback station life. By integrating the station’s existing solar setup and diesel generators into one system, generator run time has been reduced and day-to-day reliability has improved. It’s a practical example of how remote area power works best when systems are tailored to the way a station operates and designed to scale as needs change.
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