Coober Pedy Renewable Diesel Hybrid

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The Coober Pedy Renewable Diesel Hybrid project will install 1MW solar, 4MW wind generation, a 1MW, 0.5MWh battery storage and inverter system as well as a range of additional proven technologies, integrated with Energy Developments Ltd’s (EDL) existing 3.9MW diesel power station in Coober Pedy.BackgroundThe Coober Pedy Renewable Diesel Hybrid project is led by Energy Developments Ltd (EDL) in the iconic mining town of Coober Pedy in South Australia. Like many remote locations, relies on diesel-fired generators to provide electricity. EDL has supplied power to Coober Pedy since 2004.EDL plans to combine 1MW of solar PV and 4MW of wind energy generation and a 1MW, 0.5MWh battery storage and inverter system as well as a range of additional proven technologies to displace up to 70% of the current diesel fired generation at Coober Pedy. If successful the project could be replicated at other off-grid locations within EDL’s current generation portfolio. ARENA’s funding commitment has allowed the project to progress to advanced planning and decision making stages. In off-grid locations, renewable energy has unique advantages over fossil fuels.Many remote Australian communities rely on diesel generators that are expensive to run and create uncertainty due to the volatility of fuel prices.Transporting fuels long distances for the generators is also costly, dangerous and subject to variable weather conditions.While diesel prices have dropped in the last 2 years, prices are expected to rise again in the long-term.This volatility makes accurate budgeting difficult for the District Council of Coober Pedy, and the South Australian Government, which subsidises power prices in Coober Pedy.

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