Client: Parkes Shire Council

Location: Eugowra Road, Parkes, NSW

System Size: 1MW Solar Farm + 500kWh Battery Storage

Technology Used:

• Panels: Trina Solar High-Efficiency Modules

• Inverters: Fronius Commercial Inverter Series

• Battery System: Sungrow 500kWh Lithium-Ion Storage

Delivery Time: 12 Months

Estimated Savings: Up to $541,517.64 per year

Project Overview

Parkes Shire Council engaged Grid Electrics Group to design, engineer, and deliver a 1MW ground mount solar farm integrated with a 500kWh battery storage system. Located on Eugowra Road, this flagship renewable energy project was developed as part of the Council’s broader commitment to Net Zero goals and long-term energy cost reduction.

The solar farm now acts as a clean energy power station, supplying consistent, sustainable power to Council assets while enhancing energy independence and grid resilience.

Project Highlights

• Integrated Solar + Storage Solution
  Combining 1MW of solar capacity with a 500kWh Sungrow battery, the system ensures both daytime generation and night-time/disruption backup — maximising self-consumption and reducing reliance on grid power.

• Premium System Components
  The project utilises Trina Solar panels for high-output performance, Fronius inverters for precision power conversion, and Sungrow battery technology for safe, long-duration energy storage — all configured to deliver seamless system synergy.

• Engineered for Reliability and Impact
  The site was fully designed, installed, and commissioned within a 12-month period. From ground works and racking to electrical integration and SCADA monitoring, the farm was built to commercial-grade standards with minimal disruption to local services.

Outcomes and Benefits

• Annual Savings: Up to $541,517.64 per year in electricity costs

• Carbon Offset: Estimated 800+ tonnes CO₂ avoided annually

• Peak Load Reduction: Battery reduces demand charges and enhances energy security

• Council Sustainability Target: Strong step toward Parkes Shire’s clean energy strategy

• Community Legacy: Local job creation and energy infrastructure investment

The Eugowra Road Solar Farm is more than just a renewable energy project — it’s a blueprint for how local governments can take control of their energy future. Through this successful delivery, Grid Electrics Group has reinforced its position as a trusted partner for councils driving toward decarbonisation, energy security, and community resilience.