Leanyer Water Park Solar

Services

Electrical & Lighting / Renewable Energy & Energy Management / Project Management

Industries

Government & Infrastructure / Utilities & Energy Infrastructure

Client

Northern Territory Government

Location

Leanyer Recreation Park, NT 

Scope

Design and installation of four 30m lighting towers with floodlights, distribution board, and underground reticulation 

Timeline

Completed May 2021 

Scope

Installation of a 34kW PV solar system on a 28.2kVA inverter at the Leanyer Recreation Park roof.

Challenge

• Integrating solar PV with zero-export control to comply with Power and Water requirements. 

• Ensuring compliance with NTG and Power and Water standards. 

• Installation with minimal disruption to park operations. 

• Incorporating Indigenous engagement in project delivery.
  

Solution

• Installed 87 x 390W Hyundai panels on Clenergy racking system. 

• Configured 1 x 8.2kW Fronius Symo inverter and 2 x 10kW Fronius Symo inverters. 

• Integrated Fronius Smart Meter for zero-export control as per Power and Water requirements. 

• Installed Solar Analytic Devices for real-time monitoring at inverter locations and main switchboard. 

• Mounted inverters on walls closest to switchboards in kiosk and office buildings. 

• Installed smart meter and CTs in the main site meter panel, connected via RS484 cabling link. 

• Ensured compliance with NTG and Power and Water standards throughout installation.
  

Results

• Reduced grid electricity usage through solar generation. 

• Enabled real-time monitoring of solar performance and site consumption. 

• Project completed on time (March 2021 – May 2021). 

• Indigenous engagement achieved during project execution. 

• Zero lost time injuries recorded.