Quondong Station
Quondong Station, a 365,140-acre Merino sheep operation founded in 1869, sits 160 kilometers from Burra, South Australia. It's more than just a working station—guests are invited to disconnect completely with "The Off-Grid Experience." No mobile reception, endless starry nights, Mallee scrublands, native wildlife, and the iconic Quandong trees make it a unique retreat.
The Challenge: Powering the Station and Guest Accommodation
Being so far from the grid, Quondong Station needed a reliable off-grid power system. The setup had to handle the energy needs of both agricultural operations and guest accommodations, with room to scale as demands grew.
The Solution: Tailored Off-Grid Power by MyEnergy
We built a system designed for performance and longevity. Everything was housed in a 20-foot insulated, air-conditioned shipping container for protection in harsh conditions. The combination of Victron Energy tech, Trina Solar panels, and ZYC batteries delivers reliable power day and night.
System Highlights:
Containerised Setup: System housed in a 20-foot insulated, air-conditioned shipping container, the system was constructed, tested, and commissioned off-site, reducing on-site installation time and complexity.
44kW Solar Array: Trina Vertex panels mounted on an existing shed, plus an integrated older solar array, provide consistent energy production.
Victron Quattro Inverters: Dual 48/15000 Quattros supply 30kVA continuously, with 50kVA peak capacity for high single-phase loads.
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controllers: DC-coupled MPPT controllers maximize charging efficiency, feeding power directly to the batteries.
Fronius Inverters: AC-coupled Fronius inverters handle power loads directly during the day, reducing strain on the Quattro inverters and improving system efficiency.
Victron GX Touch Interface: A simple, intuitive display lets station owners monitor and adjust the system as needed. It allows MyEnergy to monitor and maintain the system remotely.
72kWh ZYC SIMPO5000 Batteries: Scalable storage ensures the station has the energy it needs now, with room to grow in the future.
