View from the switchyard - Bannerton Solar Park
Syncline is a CEC Accredited Solar Designer. We use in-house software and also licence PV Syst for solar design and HomerPro for micro grids.
Greener agriculture
Since 2018 we have been supporting a global agriculture fund to help deliver on its sustainability objectives. This includes developing a green business case for a major almond orchard in New South Wales and for a beef abattoir in northern Western Australia
Case Study 1 – 110MWp Bannerton Solar Park
The challenge:
Use 180 Ha of unproductive land inside an Almond Orchard to develop a solar farm.
What we did:
Completed a full feasibility study, secured ARENA funding and Foresight UK as partners, designed and secured grid connection, negotiated leases, PPA’s, debt package, EPC Contract and infrastructure equity investment from the UK and Asia. The project includes an expansion of Powercor’s 66kV system and Ausnet's Wemen Terminal Station.
The result: Victoria’s (then) largest solar farm at 110MWp up and running by mid-2018. We are also supporting the local community through a grant program and Robinvale Secondary College, who’s talented students designed the Bannerton Solar Park Logo.
Delivery of the 22/66kV transformers
to the Bannerton switch-yard (April 2018)
Pile driving for Bannerton and racking of 345Wp solar panels on to trackers (April 2018)
Case Study 2 – Kings Canyon Solar/Diesel micro grid
The challenge: Expensive and intermittent power supply holding back Delaware North’s business plans for Kings Canyon, a remote resort in the Australia’s Northern Territory.
What we did: Engineered and constructed a 100kW roof-top Solar PV system. This was integrated with two Syncline designed and fabricated containerised diesel units; specially fabricated to ensure they met the strict low noise requirements for a luxury desert resort. The system was delivered safely, on-time and on-budget despite the remote location and an ambitious schedule to avoid disruption during the peak tourist season.
The result:
Pay-back of less that 2 years. Delaware North has expanded its operations at Kings Canyon
King’s Canyon Solar/Diesel Hybrid. As well as design and construction, Syncline managed all procurement and logistics to Kings Canyon. Key to success was Consolidating Shipments and developing a very detailed bill-of-materials as any missing components would cause weeks delay due to the remote location.
Syncline developed and fabricated 2 x 220kW containerised diesel units. These needed to operate alongside a Solar PV System and work within the site's existing micro-grid. The units were designed with great attention to reducing noise to ensure they did not disturb the quiet ambience of this high-end desert resort.
Initial training and on-going support is critical to Syncline's success – Kings Canyon 15 Dec 2016
Case Study 3 – Midfield geothermal system
The challenge: High cost of water and energy for one of Australia's largest export abattoirs
What we did: Syncline designed and constructed a geothermal water supply system including RO Plant for Midfield’s main processing facility in Warrnambool. This required drilling a 900m bore into the deep Dilwyn Aquifer formation and securing water licenses and all necessary permits. The Project was supported by the Government of Victoria through a grant to enhance sustainability in new investment.
The result:
Pay-back of less that 2 years.
Drilling the Geothermal bore to 800m At Midfield’s main Warrnambool operation
Syncline team inspecting Fibre-reinforced pipe prior to shipping
Case Study 4 – Geothermal System for the Deep Blue Resort & Conference center
The challenge: Design and build a geothermal heating system for a Spa Resort
What we did: Designed and developed a deep aquifer supply of hot water for use in swimming pool and room heating. Integrated with Spa operations.
The result:
An Iconic Spa Resort operating along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road
Spa quality water being ‘developed’ from the Deep aquifers below the resort.
Drilling at the hotel while under construction
