Microgrid for Euston Energy Park, Euston NSW
The Euston Clubhouse is on the edge of the grid and pays some of the highest electricity tariffs in NSW. As a large market customer network, MLF & DLF charges are high. This made the club an appropriate for a microgrid hybrid.
The client wanted to provide electricity to supply 100% of the club’s daily electricity use between 7am and 10pm, and during network supply outages. The microgrid will provide the with a lower cost, secure and renewable supply of electricity to meet their current and future needs.
- Location:
- Nixon St, Euston NSW 2723
- Project:
- Euston Club Energy Park
- Solution:
- Three PowerCores operating in parallel - AC coupled microgrid with 4 sources of generation (grid, 500kW solar, 500kVA diesel and 300kW/1250kWh BESS) - seamless transition of the micro-grid on-grid and off-grid.
- Commissioned:
- July 2020
Results
The system runs reliably in automatic mode - charging the battery in the off peak tariff period overnight - using the battery and solar to supply 100% of the load from 7am to 10pm - and providing 24/7 seamless backup during grid outages.