Remote and Regional Power

Standalone Power Systems provide reliable power to regional and remote areas. Without them, customers at the edge of the grid and remote properties outside our main energy systems wouldn’t have access to electricity.

Standalone Power System usually include a mix of energy generation and storage and often use a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy technologies to ensure maximum reliability. For example, a Standalone Power System might consist of solar panels, a battery and a diesel generator.

During the day, solar panels generate energy to power local homes and the broader community. Any excess solar energy flows into the battery, which provides power later during the evening or when the Sun isn’t shining. When the battery is low, the generator starts automatically to ensure a reliable, stable supply of electricity.

Microgrids provide power to a community or town through a mix of renewable energy sources supported by battery storage and a backup generator.

Microgrids can operate either connected to or independently from the grid. 'Connected' means supplying energy through its own sources while still drawing from or feeding into the grid. Independently, or ‘islanded’, means the microgrid is self-sufficient.

For example, a microgrid might use local renewable energy to generate electricity with batteries storing excess energy for later use. When demand is higher than the renewable and battery supply, a backup generator starts automatically. A central control system manages the energy flow and switches between connecting to the grid or remaining self-sufficient to maintain reliable power.