Off Grid Power Solutions for Blina Station in the Kimberley, Western Australia.
- MyEnergy Engineering
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 3
Understanding Blina Station's Unique Off grid Power Challenges
Blina Station is a historic cattle station located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. This area experiences a tropical monsoon climate, which presents unique challenges. Approximately 90% of the annual rainfall occurs during the wet season, which lasts from November to April.
Life on the station revolves around the stock camp. This camp typically begins in early April and continues until the end of November. During this period, staff work intensively on mustering and livestock management.
To manage the cattle across the vast property, helicopters are used alongside stockmen and women on horseback. During the quieter offseason, the focus shifts to maintenance and preparing for the next season. Given the station's remote location, off-grid power is essential.
Powering the Kimberley’s Remote Demands
Blina Station’s aging off-grid solar and diesel-powered infrastructure had become costly and inefficient. Reliable off-grid power was crucial, but the existing system, which relied on fuel-hungry generators and outdated equipment, was no longer suitable. The owners required a modern solution that reduced diesel use and ensured consistent power. They needed a secure, climate-controlled system designed to withstand the harsh Kimberley conditions.
Off Grid Power System Built for the Outback
After a thorough site inspection, the MyEnergy team developed a containerised off-grid power system tailored specifically for Blina Station. A 20ft shipping container was fully customised and fitted with Victron and SMA inverters, Victron SmartSolar Controllers, Victron Ekrano GX monitoring, and ZYC SIMPO batteries. This system was tested and certified at MyEnergy HQ before embarking on its long journey to the remote Kimberleys. It was installed near the main shed housing the solar panel array.
Cables were trenched underground to connect the system to the existing generators. Additionally, 128 JA Solar panels were mounted on the main shed roof using the Schletter Roof Mount System. This setup created a fully integrated off-grid power system capable of supporting the station well into the future.
Engineered for outback conditions, the container is fully insulated, weather-sealed, and vermin-proof. It is also fitted with air conditioning and ventilation. These features ensure the system maintains reliable performance during extreme heat. The additional internal space allows for future expansion as the station’s power needs grow.
System Overview
Solar: 99 kW JA Solar Panels
Battery: 204.8kWh ZYC SIMPO Battery Storage
Key Components
Built for The Kimberley & Designed to Last
The off-grid power system at Blina Station showcases the efficiency of containerised energy solutions in remote Australia. Designed and certified offsite for streamlined installation, this protective container system ensures durability against Kimberley conditions. It also allows room for future growth. By combining large-scale solar with reliable battery storage, advanced remote system control, and seamless integration with onsite generators, Blina Station now has its own purpose-built dwelling. This system provides ample space to scale up as future demands grow.
With a focus on reliability and scalability, MyEnergy delivers award-winning off-grid power systems that keep remote stations powered today and ready for tomorrow.
