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.