Off-grid Power System at Epsilon Station, NSW
- MyEnergy Engineering
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 2
Epsilon Station is located near Cameron Corner, in the far north-west corner of New South Wales, where it borders both Queensland and South Australia. Remote and arid, this region sits well beyond the reach of any grid connection. Spanning over 200,000 hectares, Epsilon Station is a working organic cattle station, home to thousands of Hereford cattle grazing across the Channel Country. First settled as a bare block in 1955, the station has grown into a major supplier for OBE Organic, one of Australia’s leading organic beef exporters.
Keeping Up with Demand
With operations spread across the property, from residential living to large-scale agricultural activity, reliable off-grid power is essential. Epsilon Station had been operating on an outdated solar and battery system that could no longer meet the property’s increasing demands. This led to heavy reliance on two diesel generators (a 40kVA and a 32kVA unit) for everyday power, driving up fuel consumption and operating costs. The old system was removed to make way for a smarter, scalable off-grid power solution that supports both current use and future growth.
Off-grid Power System for Remote Station Life
To meet the evolving energy demands of Epsilon Station, MyEnergy designed and delivered a fully integrated off-grid power system built for reliability, scale, and the challenges of remote station life. The entire system was pre-assembled, tested, and certified at MyEnergy HQ to ensure seamless performance and minimise time on site - crucial when working in such a remote and rugged location.
The new off-grid power system includes 54.5kW of JA Solar panels mounted on the roof of an existing shed using a Schletter mounting system. Major system components include two Victron Quattro 48/15000 inverters, three Fronius Primo 8 Gen24 inverters, and three Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200-MC4 charge controllers. The system also features 153.6kWh of ZYC SIMPO battery storage, with monitoring and control provided by a Victron Ekrano GX. The existing 40kVA and 32kVA diesel generators were integrated into the system to provide reliable backup during extended overcast conditions or high-load events.
System Specifications
Solar Capacity: 54.5kw JA Solar Panels
Inverter Capacity: 30kVa | 2 x Victron Quattro 48/15000
Battery Storage: 153.6kWh ZYC SIMPO Batteries
Key Components:
3 x Fronius Primo 8 Gen24 Inverter
32kVa & 40kVa Existing Generators Incorporated Into System
Reliable Off-grid Power Where the Grid Won’t Go
For Epsilon Station, this off-grid power upgrade has transformed the way the property operates. The reliance on diesel has been dramatically reduced, cutting fuel costs and maintenance requirements. The new system delivers stable, around-the-clock power for residential, operational and agricultural use, ensuring the station can continue functioning efficiently, even during periods of high demand or prolonged poor weather conditions.
With a large solar array and expansive battery storage, smart monitoring and seamless generator integration, the system is built not just for today’s needs but for the long-term future of the station. MyEnergy can remotely monitor system performance and energy levels, allowing us to intervene proactively if any issues arise, ensuring the system continues to perform at its peak. For a property this remote, that kind of independence and oversight isn’t just convenient- it’s essential.
