Low Isles HPS

Low Isles is now 100% solar powered!
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority engaged our services in 2007 for a project on Low Island in Far North Queensland. The island lies 13km off Port Douglas and is an important tourist destination which receives approx. 100 visitors a day.
Following a review of the existing, but faulty hybrid power system we identified various options for a system refurbishment.
The selected option included the replacement of 9 PV modules, changes to the field wiring, a rebuilt inverter system and a brand new 600Ah, 120V battery bank.
The generator then ran for less than 2 hours a day compared to 24 hours before - a 90% reduction in emissions, fuel costs and barging costs.
In 2008 we were asked to extend the now reliable system by 5 kW peak PV modules to a total capacity of 9 kW peak to achieve an all year emission-free status on the island.
In July 2008 we installed 30 Schott Solar 170 Wp modules together with 2 Plasmatronic HVPL regulators on a custom built galvanized steel frame. Since then the noisy diesel generator has retired and is only required during times of extensive over night visitation.
The generator is fuel by biodiesel so even when it is needed emissions are low.