Nitmiluk National Park Katherine
PROJECT NAME
Nitmiluk National Park Katherine
SYSTEM TYPE / APPLICATION
Off-Grid – Complete System
LOCATION
Katherine (Jawoyn Country), NT
INSTALLED
November 2014
KEY BRANDS
SMA, Sonnenschein, Trina, Kubota
PROJECT DETAIL
Objective:
High cost of connection for grid power, and a preference towards sustainable energy
Load Analysis:
15.3-19.6kWh average daily winter/summer demand; 6kW design surge
Site Considerations:
Optimal solar roof area and equipment room being built in preparation
System Design:
- OEA Complete 80-48 System – 8kW 1-phase output
- OEA Adapt mount – install in shed
- 53kWh sealed gel battery storage
- 7kW Polycrystalline solar array on roof – yielding an estimated 150% of average demand, and an excellent 126% in winter
6KVA backup generator (autostart)
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