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Wertaloona station is 543 kilometres north of Adelaide by road, and features spectacular sites such as Chambers Gorge and Big John Creek. The 2549-square kilometre Wertaloona Station has had no more than three owners in its 170-year history. Sitting on the edge of Lake Frome and the Gammon Rangers National Park in the North Flinders district, Wertaloona has a prescribed maximum stocking rate of 5940 cattle or 29,700 sheep equivalent.
An Ageing Power System
The power system at Wertaloona was ageing and heavily reliant on generator use, creating the need for an upgrade. The MyEnergy team were brought in to design a tailored off-grid power system built to meet the station’s current demands while allowing for future growth.
Wertaloona Off-grid Power
The new power system was designed remotely using both current and projected power consumption data, ensuring it meets the station’s needs now while allowing for future expansion. It includes two Victron Quattro inverters, three Fronius Primo inverters, three Victron SmartSolar charge controllers, and a Victron Color Control GX for system monitoring and management.
Installed within an existing unused dwelling on the station, the system makes practical use of available infrastructure, with LONGi solar panels mounted to the roof using a Clenergy mounting system. With 105kWh of battery storage, the integrated Welling & Crossley generator is expected to be used only when required, significantly reducing reliance on generator power.
Off-grid Power System Overview
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Reliable Off-Grid Power for Wertaloona Station
This upgrade at Wertaloona Station delivers a reliable off-grid power solution that significantly reduces generator reliance while supporting the daily demands of a working station. By replacing an ageing system with a purpose-built setup, the property now benefits from consistent, well-managed power backed by substantial battery storage.
Designed with future growth in mind, this off-grid power system provides the flexibility to expand as requirements change, ensuring Wertaloona is set up for the long term. It highlights how a well-designed system can transform power supply in remote locations, delivering dependable performance where the grid isn’t an option.
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