Case Studies
Drawback Of Diesel
The drawbacks of diesel or grid only systems
Our Case Studies
Real Results. Real Savings. Real Impact.
Explore how Power Connect’s Stand-Alone Power Systems (SPS) deliver energy independence, massive cost savings, and unmatched reliability across diverse environments in Australia.
Case Study 1:
Small Remote Community
Location: Undisclosed | Population: 50–100 people
Challenge: Diesel dependency, high fuel and servicing costs
Solution:
Challenge: Diesel dependency, high fuel and servicing costs
Solution:
- 120 kW Solar PV
- 300 kWh Battery Storage
- Integrated SPS system
Results:
- Payback Period: 2.02 years
- Lifetime Savings: $3.3 million (15 years)
- 80% diesel reduction, lower emissions
Case Study 2:
Medium-Sized Community
Location: Undisclosed | Population: 350–500 people
Challenge: Expensive, inefficient diesel generation with limited redundancy
Solution:
Challenge: Expensive, inefficient diesel generation with limited redundancy
Solution:
- 400 kW Solar PV
- 1.2 MWh Battery System
- Full hybrid SPS integration
Results:
- Payback Period: 1.28 years
- Lifetime Savings: $19.2 million
- 24/7 stable power, improved community growth capacity
Case Study 3:
Large Industrial Operation
Location: Remote Australia | Load: 600 kW average / 1 MW peak
Challenge: High diesel usage, grid vulnerability, and poor scalability
Solution:
Challenge: High diesel usage, grid vulnerability, and poor scalability
Solution:
- 800 kW Solar PV
- 2.5 MWh Battery Storage
- Fully engineered SPS with EMS controls
Results:
- Payback Period: 1.19 years
- Lifetime Savings: $38.3 million
- Scalable energy infrastructure for expanding operations
Case Study 4:
Agricultural Processing Facility
Location: Regional Queensland
Challenge: Grid unreliability causing operational downtime and high peak tariffs
Solution:
Challenge: Grid unreliability causing operational downtime and high peak tariffs
Solution:
- 250 kW Solar PV
- 600 kWh Battery Storage
- Grid-connected hybrid SPS for backup and offset
Results:
- Eliminated downtime during grid outages
- Reduced peak demand charges by 70%
- Annual savings: $120,000; ROI in 2.4 years
Case Study 5:
Remote Eco-Tourism Lodge
Location: Northern Territory Outback
Challenge: Complete off-grid operation with high guest comfort expectations
Solution:
Challenge: Complete off-grid operation with high guest comfort expectations
Solution:
- 100 kW Solar PV
- 250 kWh Battery System
- Low-noise backup genset integration
Results:
- 95% noise reduction vs diesel-only
- CO₂ emissions dropped by 82%
- Enhanced sustainability credentials and customer experience
Case Study 6:
Remote Research Facility
Location: Western Australia Desert Region
Challenge: 24/7 power for sensitive lab equipment in an off-grid area
Solution:
Challenge: 24/7 power for sensitive lab equipment in an off-grid area
Solution:
- 150 kW Solar PV
- 500 kWh Battery Storage
- Automated EMS with black-start capability
Results:
- Achieved 100% power uptime
- Reduced reliance on fuel deliveries
- Enabled expansion of research operations with energy autonomy
