| This
site started in the 1800s powered by candlelight. About forty years ago
a 32 Volt wind powered system was introduced providing electricity for
lights. For about the past 20 years, a three phase 42kVA diesel
generator
has been running 24 hours a day providing power for lighting,
appliances,
pumps, hot water, fridges, freezers etc...
The
renewable energy system installed by SolarShop incorporates diesel,
solar
and wind power. The original Dunlite wind turbine was restored and
modified
to 120Vdc and now contributes to powering Balcanoona after having a 20
year break.
The
system incorporates two 20 foot shipping containers. One container
houses
the generators and the other houses the battery bank and inverter. The
containers are both cooled by thermostatically controlled
air-conditioners.
Shading is provided by the solar array and the corrugated iron
cladding.
Kaneka
thin film amorphous solar panels were selected by National Parks &
Wildlife due to their exceptional high temperature performance and
environmental
benefits compared to regular crystalline solar panels.
90
x Kaneka LSU solar panels and Dunlite wind turbine
Inside
the inverter and battery shipping container
Inside
the generator container
b a c k t
o p r o j e c t s p a g e
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