Off-Grid ‘Tree Change’ For A Young Family
PROJECT NAME
Off-Grid ‘Tree Change’ For A Young Family
SYSTEM TYPE / APPLICATION
Off-Grid – Complete System
LOCATION
Mt George (Peramangk Country), SA
INSTALLED
December 2013
KEY BRANDS
SMA, Sonnenschein, Trina, Kubota
PROJECT DETAIL
Objective:
Customers moving to existing country off-grid home with insufficient existing standalone power system
Load Analysis:
15.6-16.7kWh average daily winter/summer demand; 7.2kW design surge
Site Considerations:
Only east 2nd storey roof exposed; No shed or equipment room available
System Design:
- OEA Complete 80-48 System – 8kW 1-phase output
- OEA EnergyBox System enclosure – side wall installation
- 57kWh sealed gel battery storage
- 5kW Polycrystalline solar array on 2nd storey eastern surface + 3.25kW on optimal northern tilts
- 11KVA backup generator (autostart)
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