Design work is complete as Enernet Global delivers the microgrid control system with BT Energy for a new renewable energy project at the Port Hedland International Airport (PHIA). The project is scheduled for completion in the coming months and comprises of a fixed tilt, ground mounted, 1,200 kW DC PV array and a 600 kW /2800 kWh battery energy storage system.
BT Energy, the main EPC contractor who have designed and constructed the grid connected solar farm and energy storage battery, have engaged Enernet Global to supply and commission the control system. The microgrid control package is based on Enernet’s proprietary ARC system (Analysis, Response, Control) which will provide steady dispatch of electricity through real-time management of solar and battery components, provide user-friendly on-site SCADA, and capture and report long-term performance of the system.
PHIA is a primary air transport node, welcoming more than 500,000 passengers each year and serves as base to the Pilbara region’s Royal Flying Doctor service. The renewable energy project will help PHIA to achieve their Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas net zero carbon emissions target by 2030.