Off-Grid Power System in Kanmantoo, South Australia.

Roof Mounted Solar Panel Array, Kanmantoo South Australia.

Kanmantoo, a small town in the Adelaide Hills, carries a rich history. Known for the Kanmantoo mine, which dates back to 1840, it originally attracted settlers from Cornish, German, English and Irish communities seeking copper. Today, the mine operates as a large open-cut site with ongoing exploration for copper and gold deposits underground.

Off Grid Power Solution Reducing Diesel Reliance

MyEnergy Engineering had the opportunity to install an off-grid power system for a property in this historical town, helping to reduce its reliance on an existing 9kVa diesel generator. The system includes 9.2kW of solar power, paired with 14.4kWh of battery storage using Trina Solar Panels and Pylontech lithium batteries.

One of the features of this installation is the integration with the property's existing diesel generator using the Victron Multiplus-II inverter. Victron’s tech allows seamless switching between solar, battery, and generator power, ensuring the system maximises solar use while keeping the generator as an automated backup. The generator start-stop function is controlled by the Victron system, meaning it only kicks in when the battery drops to a certain level or during periods of high demand. This smart control minimises diesel consumption, reducing running costs and wear on the generator, all while maintaining uninterrupted power.

Key components of this Off Grid Power System:

• Victron Multiplus-II 48/10000

• Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200

• 9.2kW Trina Vertex Solar Panels

• 14.4kWh Pylontech Batteries

Roof Mounted Solar Panel Array

Off-grid Power System

Off-Grid Power Designed for Today and Tomorrow

This system delivers the best of both worlds, renewable energy paired with dependable backup. Smart controls minimise generator use, reducing costs and wear while maintaining reliability. By combining solar with generator support, the setup provides consistent off-grid power and the flexibility to expand in the future, giving the customer long-term peace of mind.

At MyEnergy, we design off-grid systems that are not only robust and adaptable but tailored to the specific needs of each property.