Suburban Blackout Proofing and Energy Security
PROJECT NAME
Suburban Blackout Proofing and Energy Security
SYSTEM TYPE / APPLICATION
Grid Backup – Autonomy (Import Only) System
LOCATION
Henley Beach (Kaurna Country), SA
INSTALLED
February 2015
KEY BRANDS
SMA, Trina, Sonnenschein
PROJECT DETAIL
Objective:
Needed partial backup power for the home for specialist medical equipment, as well as the added benefit of reducing energy costs
Load Analysis:
14.6-14.8kWh average daily winter/summer demand; small 3.4kW design surge
Site Considerations:
Limited northern and eastern roof areas available for PV; Backup system in garage
System Design:
- OEA Grid Autonomy 60-48 (Import Only) System – 6kW 1-phase output
- OEA Adapt mount + storage cabinet – installs in customers garage
- 15kWh backup battery storage
- 5kW Polycrystalline solar array split between north & east roof
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