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Located in South Australia’s remote Far North, near the Northern Territory border and west of Coober Pedy, Mt Willoughby Station is managed by the Tjirilya Aboriginal Corporation. The corporation represents Traditional Owners and is responsible for land management across the region, including environmental conservation, cultural site protection, and on-ground ranger activities. As long-term Aboriginal custodians and land managers on Mount Willoughby Station, the Tjirilya Aboriginal Corporation has highlighted the importance of ongoing care for Country, noting their commitment to nurturing their munda (land) for ecological, environmental, and cultural heritage into the future. With no access to the grid, reliable off-grid power is essential to support operations on site.
Remote Area Power Challenges
The Tjirilya Aboriginal Corporation at Mt Willoughby Station relied on an ageing off-grid power system that depended heavily on a generator to meet daily power needs. This setup was no longer keeping up with operational demands, with rising fuel use and ongoing reliability concerns, making an upgrade necessary.
Seamless Planning and Installation
MyEnergy designed and delivered a new Remote Area Power System (RAPS) to provide consistent, dependable power while working within the existing setup on site. The system was remotely designed, pre-built and fully tested at MyEnergy HQ, housed within a large weather and vermin-resistant custom steel cabinet. This approach allowed for efficient transport to site and reduced installation time in a remote location.
The system is a single-phase setup built around a Victron MultiPlus-II inverter/charger, delivering 15kVA of power to support daily operations while allowing for future expansion as requirements grow. It includes 40 roof-mounted JA Solar panels, installed using a Schletter mounting system, delivering 19kW of solar generation, supported by 61.44kWh of ZYC Energy battery storage to ensure reliable power availability. The system was integrated into the existing infrastructure, including the existing generator, which now operates as backup only when required.
Remote Area Power System Overview:
Inverter: 15 kVa Victron MultiPlus-II 48/15000/200-100 230V
Solar: 19kW JA Solar Panels
Battery: 61.44 kWh ZYC Energy Battery Storage
Key Components:
Reliable Power for Remote Land Management
This new system provides the Tjirilya Aboriginal Corporation with a dependable power supply to support day-to-day living and operations at Mt Willoughby Station. With 61.44kWh of battery storage and a significantly expanded solar array, generator reliance has been reduced, keeping it as backup only when required.
At MyEnergy, our approach to remote area power is practical. We focus on site-specific designs that make use of existing infrastructure while delivering the reliability required where the grid won’t go.
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