Mornington and Charnley River Wilderness Camps Basking in Clean & Affordable Solar Energy
In the first year of its operation, the solar & lithium microgrid at Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s (AWC) Mornington Wilderness Camp replaced 38,000 litres of diesel, providing 95% of the camps power via solar energy and lithium storage.
This setup has now been replicated down the bumpy Gibb River Road at the equally picturesque and remote Charnley River-Artesian Range Wilderness Camp. The project was financially supported by the Schneider Electric Pacific Foundation.
Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary Solar Array; GenOffGrid
Both systems have been provided by GenOffGrid who specialise in remote off-grid energy. Operating across Northern Australia, with facilities in Broome, Darwin, and Karratha, over the past four years their team deployed dozens of solar lithium microgrids that economically save a remote site 90 – 95% of their diesel cost.
“The team has thoroughly enjoyed working with AWC at these incredible camps.” John Davidson, Managing Director of GenOffGrid commented. “One downside of being remote, is your high cost of energy, which is what we see with many of these eco-tourism operations, the more astonishing the site the higher the cost of energy, so helping them out with a system that’s paid back in a few years of savings is a win-win.”
GenOffGrid’s solar & lithium microgrids are designed and built for the harsh rugged climate of Northern Australia. With local regional support, 10-year component warranties, and an advanced remote monitoring platform, it enables complete comfort to the site operator.
Charnley River Solar Lithium Microgrid under construction; AWC/ GenOffGrid
With over a dozen systems operating at eco-tourism, ranger stations, agricultural and remote community sites across the region. “Collectively across our operating systems we’ve cut over 450,000 litres of diesel per year from these sites power supply, equating to almost 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 per year, at a payback on average of three years” John mentioned.
For further information reach out via info@genoffgrid.com.au.
Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary radio booth as visitors enter off Gibb River Rd, GenOffGrid