Australian utility delivers solar microgrid for farming operation
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AGL Energy completed a 9.2 MW solar and 10.2 MWh battery microgrid at Koompartu Farms almond orchard in South Australia, supplying approximately 85% of the property's power needs and reducing diesel consumption by almost 90%.
The system includes diesel backup generators, so grid independence is not absolute; long-term performance and cost-effectiveness data remain to be demonstrated.
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