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PowerPlus Energy Case Study:Off-Grid System For Little Cuttlefish Eco-Retreat
Nestled on the eastern side of Kangaroo Island, ‘Little Cuttlefish‘ eco-retreat is one of South Australia’s most breathtaking properties. PowerPlus Energy recently worked with Off-Grid Energy to develop a a new tailored solution for the property to meet its growing energy needs.
Little Cuttlefish’s existing standalone power system incorporated ground-mounted solar frames but required greater capacity to meet the property’s power requirements. Aiming to preserve the existing infrastructure whilst upgrading the system, Off-Grid Energy devised an energy solution housed within a custom equipment enclosure.
With an average summer demand of 41kWh, winter demand of 49kWh, and a demand surge of 11.5kW, the load analysis laid the foundation for the solution, which included:
- Selectronic SPMC482 inverter/charger: A key element for managing the energy flow efficiently.
- PowerPlus Eco batteries (43.9kWh): The backbone of the system, providing reliable and sustainable energy storage.
- Trina solar modules (22.41kW): Harnessing the power of the Australian sun.
- Fronius Primo 5kW solar inverters: Ensuring optimal conversion of solar energy.
- Selectronic Select. Live online remote monitoring: Real-time insights for efficient system management.
- Automated high SOC Load Activation and Automated Low SOC Load Shedding: Ensuring the system adapts to the property’s dynamic energy needs seamlessly.
Little Cuttlefish now stands as a testament to the seamless integration of sustainable energy solutions with luxurious living and underscores PPE’s commitment to providing cutting-edge energy solutions for unique and environmentally conscious properties.