Kanmantoo, a small town in the Adelaide Hills, carries a rich history. Known for the Kanmantoo mine, which dates back to 1840, it originally attracted settlers from Cornish, German, English, and Irish communities seeking copper. Today, the mine operates as a large open-cut site with ongoing exploration for copper and gold deposits underground.
MyEnergy Engineering had the opportunity to install an off-grid power system for a property in this historical town, helping to reduce its reliance on an existing 9kVa diesel generator. The system includes 9.2kW of solar power, paired with 14.4kWh of battery storage using Trina Solar Panels and Pylontech lithium batteries.
One of the features of this installation is the integration with the property's existing diesel generator using the Victron Multiplus-II inverter. Victron’s tech allows seamless switching between solar, battery, and generator power, ensuring the system maximises solar use while keeping the generator as an automated backup. The generator start-stop function is controlled by the Victron system, meaning it only kicks in when the battery drops to a certain level or during periods of high demand. This smart control minimises diesel consumption, reducing running costs and wear on the generator, all while maintaining uninterrupted power.
By combining renewable energy with a generator backup, this setup offers reliable energy independence, allowing the customer to enjoy peace of mind, knowing they can expand the system in the future if needed.
At MyEnergy, we design off-grid systems that are not only robust and adaptable but tailored to the specific needs of each property.
Key components of this Standalone Power System:
Victron Multiplus-II 48/10000
Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200
9.2kW Trina Vertex Solar Panels
14.4kWh Pylontech Batteries
This system provides the best of both worlds - renewable energy and dependable backup, with smart controls to keep the generator use to a minimum.
