EMC was engaged to design and construct solar PV to connect with battery and diesel as part of a microgrid to provide fuel independence and energy savings to the tourist resort.

Customer: Mackerel Islands Corporation

Location: Thevenard Island, offshore from Onslow, 1,300km north of Perth, Western Australia

Features:

• 324kW Solar PV (ground mount screwpile)
• 614kWh Sony Lithium iron phosphate (2 x 40ft containers)
• 440kVA Diesel Generation (4 x 110kVA)
• Corrosive location and high wind (CAT-D) region
• EMC fully remote monitored and controlled