Solar Power Specialist | Island Energy

30 kW Solar System

72 × 415W Qcells Panels

Another regional business powered by solar. This Daylesford property has been saving more than $10k per year in purchased grid electricity costs thanks to a quality designed and installed solar system by Island Energy

Residential Solar: Energy hub on shed powering two neighbouring properties

15 kW Solar System

34 × 440W Jinko Solar Tiger Neo Panels

3.5

Our team of Mornington Peninsula based CEC accredited designers at Island Energy worked with our client to design a customised solution to meet the requirements of two electricity utility meters on neighbouring properties. With the Solar PV panels installed on the neighbouring shed, we created an energy hub to power both the house next door and the shed in Mornington Peninsula. Solar system design at its finest.

Ground Mount Off Grid Solar: 30kW Solar with 46kWh Battery Storage

30.42 kW Solar System

78 x 390w Qcells Solar Panels

This 30kW solar system with 46kWh of Battery Storage was designed by CEC accredited designers at Island Energy. We worked closely with the client to ensure that the system was customised to their bespoke needs and requirements. Selectronic Battery Inverters coupled with BYD batteries and Fronius Inverters, this system is impressive. Located in Gippsland just 15 minutes from Phillip Island

30kW solar system for Portsea Camp

30 kW Solar System

70 x 440w Solar Panels

3.9

This 30kW solar system was designed in partnership with the business operators to ensure we would meet their budget and reduce the overheads in purchased grid electricity costs by realistic and achievable savings. The solar system is geared up for future battery storage to offset the overnight load and consumption outside of daylight hours

Commercial Solar: 30kW solar system for a business in Carrum Downs

29.92 kW Solar System

68 x 440w Solar Panels

4.1

Our team of CEC accredited designers and installers worked with our client to establish their energy generation requirements to power their daily operations, as well as plan for future growth of their business. The 30kW solar system was deliberately oversized based on the strategic goals of the business, to advance their fleet of vehicles to EV's and to look at alternative ways of generating and using their self-created energy.

Off Grid Solar: Eco Pod in Regional Victoria - Going off the grid is easy

16.5kW Solar System

60 x 275w Solar Panels

We helped this property owner in Gippsland change the way that the create, store and use energy with a carefully designed solar and energy storage solution. 16.5kW of solar generation with 28kWh of BYD battery storage

Small Commercial Solar: Local Buslines company saves more than 95% on electricity costs per year

19.8 kW Solar System

30 x 330w Jinko Solar Panels

2.5

South Coast Buslines specialises in passenger transport on Phillip Island and operates across the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Region of Victoria. This growing small business wanted to save money on their power bill and installed a 19.8kW solar system with Island Energy. With depots in Cowes, Phillip Island and Wonthaggi this business ensures prompt and reliable service to this entire community and we are glad we can help them reduce their overheads

Commercial Solar: 82kW solar system for a flower farm, Victoria, Australia

82 kW Solar System

198 x 415w Solar Panels

We worked with our client to establish their energy requirements to power their daily operations. Understanding their daytime peak and off peak loads including their meter interval data trends were imperative to providing an evidence-based solution for onsite renewable energy generation. We looked at local meteorology data including averages of daily sunlight hours, LAT LONG coordinates to forecast solar production, design and positioning of the pv array, life expectancy and annual degradation of the component options over a period of 20 years (life expectancy), and of course budget. We came up with a 198 x panel solution supported by the 'brains' of the system; the Austrian designed, engineered and manufactured inverter powerhouse company Fronius. This client is expected to find a return on their investment within 4.5 years saving an average of $19,054.47 per year

Commercial Solar: Medical Centre in Seaford, Victoria, Australia

19kW solar system w/ Hybrid Inverters

45 x 440w n-type solar panels

3.8 years

We partnered with a new medical consulting clinic based in Seaford to deliver a 19kW hybrid solar solution so that they can power their business with renewable energy and save thousands of dollars per year on electricity costs. Working with the developer as well as the end client, we installed a Sungrow Hybrid solar solution ready for battery storage when the doors open.

Hybrid Solar: Powered by renewable energy, Emerald, Victoria, Australia

26.3 kW Solar PV and two RedEarth Dropbear's w/ 50kWh of hybrid battery storage

62 x 415w Qcells Solar Panels

This project involved ongoing consultation over 12 months with the client to assess an existing solar system, explore options around the technical design and sizing of the new system, and calculate the best solution for their property in regional Victoria. Our team came up with an expandable battery storage solution where the client could grow their total storage capacity. We designed and installed a RedEarth Dropbear solution with one Dropbear per phase

Off Grid Solar: Hoddles Creek, Victoria, Australia

18.2kW Solar PV array

44 × 415W Jinko Solar Tiger Pro

Working with our client, we designed a tailored off grid solar and battery storage system solution that would provide power to their property all hours of the day. This system is comprised of Island Energy's premium energy components including 44 x 415w n-type solar panels bringing the total PV size to 18.2kW. Utilising SMA solar pv inverters as well as the off grid battery inverters SMA Sunny Island, this system was coupled with BYD Battery Box LVL, 2 x 15.4kWh units providing a total of 31kWh of storage to power the home night and day

Two Tesla Powerwall's stacked giving 27kWh of battery storage in Mornington VIC

27kWh battery storage

The Powerwall is a battery that stores energy so you can use it day or night and self-power your home, business or Electric Vehicle. Powerwall can provide backup power by itself or can easily integrate with solar to provide your home reliable, clean energy 24/7. With Powerwall, you gain continuous and backup power, even in the event of a grid outage. Solar Day and Night Powerwall stores solar to continuously power your home with sustainable energy day and night.

Up-cycled Portable Shipping Container with Solar and Battery Storage Deployed in Queensland

6kW

This unique project involved Island Energy working closely with the owner to design and install a solar and energy storage system in a reused shipping container so that it could be portable and moved around the large agricultural site in Queensland

Cave Hill Creek: Generates Solar energy powering 30% of the camps electrical consumption

30kW Solar System

77 x 385w Qcells Panels

Cave Hill Creek is a school camp, accommodation and wedding venue that hosts a wide range of groups including schools, universities, families and community groups. The property is located in Raglan, just 10 minutes drive from Beaufort. The site manager explored various energy options with Island Energy consultants before committing to a high quality solar design as part of a long term strategy to electrify as much of their operations as possible. 29.7kW of solar has been installed with future commitments to scale their solar generation. The camp currently saves $12,805.99 per year in electricity costs

Scouts Camp: Noosa Sea Scouts goes green with Solar Energy

24kW

66 x 370w panels

1.5 years

Noosa Sea Scouts Camp Located on the Sunshine Coast, near Tewantin worked with Island Energy on the design and installation of their 24kW solar system. Noosa Sea Scout Group has been preparing youth for new adventures since August 1952. They provide a wide range of fun and challenging opportunities for our youth members, which allow them to grow and develop.

School's going green: Catholic School Our Lady Star of the Sea Cowes, Phillip Island 70kW

70kW Solar System

190 x 390W Solar Panels

4 years

Phillip Island Catholic Primary School; Our Lady Star of the Sea is now providing green energy to the school community through a massive investment in a 70kW solar system as well as Tesla Powerwall Battery Storage. Island Energy has helped the school with their mission in creating authentic links to the local and global community and environment. The school promotes independence and self-motivation, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning

Shopping Mall goes solar! Kunara Organic Marketplace: Forest Glen

13.3kW Solar System

36 × 370W LONGi Solar Hi-MO4m Panels

4.6

Marketplace goes green with Island Energy. Installing a 13.3kW solar system which will generate 22,278 kWh per year and save the business $3,396.54 per year putting the electricity bills into credit!

Bakery goes green and saves $3,707.36 every year!

18.2kW Solar System

52 × 350W LONGi Solar Black Panels

5.2 years

Island Energy's small business solar energy experts have helped Bakers Pantry in Noosa, QLD go green through installing a 18.2kW solar system. This solar system was designed to save them 51% on their electricity costs every year and provide green power to their customers. Every pastry is now created with some form of clean solar energy

Peninsula Gymnastics goes green! with 24kW of solar + battery storage

24kW Solar System

60 × 400W Hanwha Q CELLS Q.MAXX Panels

6.2 years

Peninsula Gymnastics programs and decisions are all guided by a mission of “teaching movement for life”. They are passionate about building the confidence and physical abilities of participants so they leave the world more empowered. They aim to provide a positive experience that will shape participant views for a healthy lifestyle. Island Energy designed and installed a 24kW solar system comprising of 60 x solar panels and a 9.6kWh battery to power them throughout the day and night.

Off Grid: Wave goodbye to the grid. Simple Solutions for Standalone Electricty

6.6kW Solar with 6.6kWh of Battery Storage

18 x 370W solar panels

The future of energy is where we all live off the grid and generate, store and use our own energy requirements. The electricity grids will eventually become obsolete as long as we have expert designed renewable energy systems with backup protection should solar PV not generate the required amount of energy. This Clenergy ground mounted solar PV system with 6.6kW of solar PV generation and another 2 x 3.3kWh batteries inside of the RedEarth Blackmax will help our customer Ian Grey never have to purchase or rent electricity from the grid ever again!

Holiday Parks and Campgrounds powered by the Sun

38.6kW Solar System

91 × 425W Hanwha Q CELLS Q.PEAK DUO

7.8 years

The Noosa North Shore Holiday Park, an asset within the Noosa councils portfolio was identified as a strategic location to design and install a 38kW embedded rooftop solar PV generation system. The system now reduces the amount of grid purchased electricity by 50% per annum and provides guests and nature enthusiasts with clean energy during their stay.

Off Grid with RedEarth Blackmax Solar System

5.28kW with 8.2kW RedEarth battery Storage

12 x 440W panels

This property based in Gippsland is now completely off the grid, powered by 5.28kW of solar panels and the RedEarth Blackmax Pro 5kW with 8.2kW of battery storage. Clean generation and completely independent the grid with next level protection from black outs.

Kyneton Bushland Resort adds another 30kW of Solar

60kW Solar System

160 x Solar panels

After installing 30kW a couple of years back, Kyneton Bushland Resort electricity requirements had grown with their business, so we designed an additional 30kW to bring the total system size to 60kW of Solar. Kyneton Bushland Resort provides affordable, quality holiday accommodation in fully self-contained villas and apartments. Now with their new solar system they are generating 80,000kWh per year and saving more than $6,100 per year

65kW of solar at the Lifestyle Centre

65kW Solar System

176 x Longi Solar Panels

The Lifestyle Centre is located in the tranquil Samford Valley area, providing a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere for all to explore and enjoy. They have an extensive range of small businesses throughout the centre specifically selected to enhance your health and wellbeing. Island Energy installed 176 x solar panels on the complex which generates over 100,000 kWh per year

Croquet club now powered by solar

10.53 kW Solar System

27 × 390W Q CELLS Panels

6 years

The Phillip Island Croquet club in Cowes Victoria, had 10.5kW of Solar installed in December 2022. The system will help the club tackle electricity bills generating more than 14,820 kWh per year. The solar systems generation is expected to save the club $1,348 per year and we are glad to support the club and its local members.

Commercial Solar System - Autopro Noosa saves nearly five thousand dollars per year

25.9kW Solar System

70 x 370W Jinko Panels

3 years

Island Energy's Solar Small Business specialists have put $4,845.00 back into the pockets of the business with a 25.9 kW solar system. The system generates 43,358 kWh per year and has also offset their annual CO2 emissions by 70 tonnes!

Camp Coolamatong goes green and invests in a 18kW Solar System

19.89kW Solar System

51 x Qcells 390W panels

4 years

Camp Coolamatong is a school camp and accommodation venue that hosts a wide range of groups including schools, universities, families and community groups. The property is located on the beautiful Banksia Peninsula in the Gippsland Lakes region of Victoria. During the consultation phase Island Energy’s CEC accredited designers visited the camp multiple times to assess the suitability and viability of installing solar, to provide the camp director with clear advice and direction specific to the venues energy requirements. The total system cost $30,215.82 but after government rebates that Island Energy helped to secure including -$7,844.00 federal rebate as well as the ACA member discount the final upfront cost was just $23,870.00 which will pay for itself within 4 years.

Scout Camp goes Solar: Green Education program for scouts

29.6 kW Solar System

80 x Qcells 370W Panels

2.5 years

Clifford Park Activity Centre is a scout camp, school camp and accommodation venue that is well known for their horse riding and camp related activities. The venue hosts a wide range of groups including schools, scout groups, universities, special needs, families and community groups. During the consultation phase Island Energy’s CEC accredited designer visited the camp multiple times to assess the suitability and viability of installing solar, working closely with the project manager Kevin Eddy and Barry Kennedy through phone, email and regular site meetings to understand the specific needs of the camp. The camp has a high consumption of energy spending more than $49,240.00 per year on electricity. The total system cost $44,109.55, but after government rebates that Island Energy helped to secure including -$11,665.00 federal rebate as well as the ACA member discount of -$1000.00, the Solar Victoria Small Business Rebate of -$3,500.00 and the Solar Victoria Interest Free Loan of -$5,000.00 the final upfront cost was just $26,700.00 which will pay for itself within 2.5 years.

Powering local residents homes with Solar and Battery Storage: Frankston South

6.64kW Solar System

16 × 415W Jinko Solar Tiger panels

5.5 years

We recently completed a solar and battery installation in Frankston South. We assessed the properties energy requirements before sizing up the best solar and battery storage system for Andrew and his family. Andrew decided to engage with us after we installed a similar system for his parents in Frankston South. The 6.6kW solar system with 10kW of battery storage is expected to generate 9,000+ kWh per year and save them more than $1,623.65 per year.

School Camp goes green: Forest Lodge Farm Camp

18.3kW Solar System

42 x 440W Panels

2.5 years

Forest Lodge Farm Camp is a school camp and accommodation venue that hosts a wide range of groups including schools, universities, families and community groups. The property is located in Jack River in East Gippsland. The total system cost $23,554.55 but after government rebates that Island Energy helped to secure including -$7,410.00 federal rebate as well as the ACA member discount and the Solar Victoria Small Business Rebate of -$3,500.00 and the Solar Victoria Interest Free Loan of -$5,000.00 the final upfront cost was just $10,000.00 which will pay for itself within 2.5 years.

Local Boardriders Surf Club: Sustainability initiative through renewable energy and battery storage project

8.3 kW Solar System + 11kW BYD Battery Storage

20 x 415 Jinko Solar Panels

7.5 years

Geoff Russell the Vice president of the Phillip Island Boardriders Club led a solar and battery project which was co-funded by Bass Coast Shire Council and Sustainability Victoria where they engaged Island Energy to design and install a 8.3kW solar system with 11kW of battery storage

Market Grower and Producer installs huge 38.48kW solar system to offset their energy emissions and reduce their power bill

38.48kW Solar System

104 x 370W Longi Solar Panels

2 years

Best Produce a family owned and run fruit orchard grow fruit and vegetable produce to support the local community. Now they are powered by Solar to offset factrory operations with clean energy which is produced onsite, helping them grow Avocadoes and Lemons even more sustainably than they did.

Off Grid Pod: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club

1.3kW Off Grid Solar System + 4kW BYD battery storage

4 x LG 330W

0 years

This unique off grid solar system designed for this relocatable Pod has helped Inverloch Surf Club with their on beach operations, providing energy to the pod for run their essential electrical loads.

Sports Club gets Massive 312 x Solar Panels to Reduce their Electricity Bill by $40k per year!

98.3kW Solar System

312 x 315W Solar Panels

3 years

This Sports club in Rainbow Beach has saved more than $89,400 since their installation just over 2 years ago! Their return on investment has almost been achieved in less than 3 years and they are now generating their own electricty and using very little from the Grid. One of many large Commercial Solar systems that we have installed across Australia. Using only quality long lasting products to ensure that the system will perform well into the future, with performance warranties of 25 years.

Woodworking Club in Queensland 17.2kW Solar System

17.16kW Solar System

44 x 390W Longi Panels

4 years

Great to work with Gary and the team at the Caloundra Woodworking club on their solar project. Being a organisations that has a lot of its members at the club during the day means that they use a lot of electricity during sunlight hours which made Solar a no-brainer. This is one of many clubs and associations we help go solar across Australia. Their solar system is expected to put their powerbill into credit by $890CR+ every year!

Inverloch Bowling Club 18kW Solar System

17.94kW Solar System

46 x 390W Hanwha Qcells Panels

3 years

A fantastic partnership with the Inverloch Bowls club in delivering their new 17.94kW Solar System to help power the club, keep the fridges on and the beers cold! It was a pleasure to assist John Sutcliffe and the team at the club in providing them with a solar system design that would meet their energy needs, and reduce their power bill by 87% every year!

10.53kW Solar system in Emerald 'Battery Ready'

10.53kW Solar system

27 x 390w Q CELLS Q.MAXX Solar Panels

6 years

Fronius Gen24 + Standard Primo ready for battery storage. 27 x Hanwha Q CELLS panels all coupled with a Tigo optimizer to maximize performance and assist with potential shading issues.

San Remo 9kW Residential Home Solar System

9.34kW Solar System

26 × 360W LG LG NeON 2 Panels

A customised design for a house with higher than average power bills. This property located in San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island has a freshly installed 9.34kW solar system, with High Quality LG Neon H Panels and a Fronius Inverter.

Creswick, Ballarat Residential Home Solar System

5.94kW Solar System

18 × 330W Jinko Solar Cheetah

2 years

This property is set in the gold fields district of Creswick, a beautiful regional town. We designed and installed a 6kW solar system that met the demand of the clients consumption. After speaking with them recently, they have power bills that have been consistently in credit for all of 2021, saving them money!

Tesla Powerwall 2 Home Battery on Phillip Island

6.6kW Solar System - Tesla Powerwall 2 + Gateway

20 × 330W Jinko Solar Eagle

5 Years

David contacted Island Energy with the intent to have a Solar PV and Battery backup system for his Phillip Island home in Cowes. Through consultation and discussion we designed and fitted a 6.6kW Solar system accompanied with a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery system that met David's requirements.

Dandenong Ranges Community Bank

23.1kW Solar System

60 × 385w QCELLS Q.MAXX-G3

4 - 5 Years

Solar PV System installed on community bank in Upwey, designed to reduce carbon footprint and reduce energy bills. Multiple three phase inverters, interfacing with separate strings on a variety of roof spaces.

Eumundi Residential Home

40kw

66 x 370w Panels

7 years

This property features 2 x Tesla Powerwall 2 Lithium Batteries. A top quality installation in small town in the Sunshine Coast hinterland region of Queensland.

Off Grid Farm, Gippsland

20kW

60 x LG 335W Panels

1 year

A custom designed 20kW Off-grid System installed on a Rural Farm property in Gippsland, Victoria utilising the Clenergy Ground Mount Solar PV Structure.

Hinterland of the Sunshine Coast

Looking to take your farm or work-shed either completely off the grid or hybrid? This 40kW job has just been completed in the Hinterland of the Sunshine Coast for a market gardener.

Healthcare, Dental Clinic

15kW Solar System

35 x 440W Panels

1.5 years

A small dental business operating in the Northshore of the Sunshine coast has an additional 15kW of Solar added to their existing 15kW of Solar with a total of 30kW solar array.

Dalyston Football club

39.6 kW Solar System

88 × 450W LG LG Mono X Plus

4 years

Island Energy proudly partners with forward thinking community organisations in Victoria, like the Dalyston Football club to design and deliver custom solar and battery storage systems. This football club has saved thousands of dollars this year on electricity bills.

Gympie Regional Council area

CEO Kai Summerfield met with Peter Shadforth (former owner of Shadforths Civil Engineering Contractors) and Greg Jenkins to discuss their Off Grid Solar system in the Gympie Regional Council area.

Phillip Island

This spectacular residential property with ocean views is situated on the cliff tops of Smiths Beach.

Sunshine State STIHL Mowers and Machinery

22kW Solar System

79 × 275W Risen Energy Mono crystalline Series

1.5 years

Working with the owners and manager of this small business, we were able to determine that a solar system would guarantee we would eliminate their monthly power bills and put them into a credit by carefully designing and installing a 22kW Solar system. This 22kW solar array gives this small business peace of mind that they never have to pay another electricity bill again.

Laguna Boating Centre

10kW Solar System

34 x 300W panels

3 years

We designed and installed a high quality 10kW Solar system on this Small Business in Noosa. 10.2kW of Fronius Inverters.