MyEnergy Engineering
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Wilpoorinna Station is run by Ellen Litchfield and her partner Blake, alongside her parents. The Litchfield family arrived at Mundowdna Station in 1958 and have been farming in these remote parts of South Australia ever since. They formed the Litchfield Pastoral Company in 2016 with the addition of the Mt Lyndhurst station, which now includes Mundowdna, Wilpoorinna and Mt Lyndhurst stations.
The Litchfield family has a strong focus on sustainable farming practices, as shown by their involvement in the Ecosystem Management Understanding (EMU™) project to combat erosion and landscape degradation on their properties. They are also part of the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, which is a scheme that ensures they meet their environmental and social goals in farming.
Off-grid Power For Long-Term Stability
The family's dedication to sustainability is further shown by their recent partnership with MyEnergy, to design and install a scalable off-grid power system that meets the unique energy requirements of their beef and sheep farming operations and reduces their reliance on generators.
Key Components of this Off-grid Power System:
- 2 x Victron Quattro 48/15000 Inverters
- Victron Smartsolar MPPT Charge Controller
- Victron Cerbo GX
- Fronius Primo Gen24 6kw Inverters
- Jinko 440w PV Modules DC Coupled
- 72 kWh Pylontech Battery Storage
- Built in a 20ft Customised Shipping Container
(Integration with the existing generator)
Built for the Future at Wilpoorinna Station
This off-grid power system designed by MyEnergy meets the Litchfield family’s energy requirements, effectively supporting their beef and sheep farming operations. Built within a customised shipping container, the system is protected from the elements while keeping all components neatly housed and accessible. Designed with growth in mind, the setup allows for future expansion, ensuring the off-grid power system can continue to support the property as energy needs increase over time.
