MyEnergy Engineering
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William Creek is reputed to be the smallest town in South Australia, surrounded by Anna Creek Station, the world’s largest pastoral station, covering an area comparable to the size of Israel. It is the closest town to Lake Eyre North, near the Anna Creek Painted Hills and the gateway to the Simpson Desert.
With a permanent population of just six, growing to over thirty during the winter months, William Creek is an incredibly isolated location with no viable access to a grid connection. In a place like this, a reliable off grid power solution is essential.
Self-Contained and Reliable Off Grid Power Required
With an ageing off grid power system and a heavy reliance on diesel generators, William Creek needed a long term solution to better manage its power supply. The goal was to deliver an off grid power system that could make full use of solar and battery storage to reduce generator run time and improve reliability. The system needed to be designed and built within its own self-contained, protective environment, ensuring all components are securely housed and able to perform in harsh remote conditions.
Containerised Off Grid Power Solution
MyEnergy designed and delivered a large scale, containerised off grid power system built to perform in one of Australia’s most remote environments. Tailored and built within a 40 foot container, the system houses 135kVa of Victron Energy Quattro inverters, supported by 200kW of Trina Solar Modules. The system combines both DC coupled charging through Victron 450/200 SmartSolar chargers and AC coupling via Fronius ECO inverters, creating a flexible and well balanced setup. With 280kWh of battery storage using Pylontech US5000 batteries, the system delivers the capacity needed to support consistent and reliable power supply.
The entire system was built within a customised shipping container, designed to house and protect all components in a single, self contained environment. It was constructed offsite and fully tested before being transported to the remote location, ensuring a smooth installation and reliable performance from day one. Integrated air conditioning helps maintain stable internal temperatures, supporting consistent performance in harsh conditions.
The result is a tough and reliable off grid power system that delivers consistent power for the town, handling everyday energy use with confidence. With the right balance of solar and battery storage, it provides a reliable standalone power supply while still allowing room to grow as energy needs change over time.
Off Grid Power System Overview:
- 135kVa of Victron Energy Quattro Inverters
- 200kW of Trina Solar Modules
- DC Coupled using Victron 450/200 Smart Solar Chargers
- AC Coupled using Fronius International ECO Inverters
- Victron Cerbo GX for Remote Monitoring & Control
- 280kWh of storage using Pylon Technologies US5000 Batteries
- Cabinets from Tro Pacific
- All being cooled by Daikin Comfort split systems
- All built in a 40' Container
Awards
2025 | Master Electricians Australia : Project of The Year Over $1M
We're honoured to receive the 2025 Master Electricians Project of the Year Over $1m for our William Creek Standalone Power System. This $1m+ project delivered large-scale renewable power to one of Australia's most remote communities, showcasing what's possible when reliability and innovation come together.
2023 | Master Electricians Australia : Clean Energy Project of The Year
We were honoured with the 2023 Master Electricians Clean Energy Project of the Year award for our William Creek Standalone Power System Project.
This award reflects not only our team's technical ability but also our dedication to providing clean energy solutions for remote areas of Australia.
Our project at William Creek showcases the positive impact that renewables can have on both remote communities and the environment.