Jabiru

EDL is the developer, owner and operator of the Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station, which supplies the remote, off-grid township of Jabiru with at least 50% renewable energy over the long term, without compromising power quality or reliability.

At a glance

  • Project name:

    Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station

  • Owner, operator:

    EDL

  • Start of operation:

    February 2022

  • Location:

    Jabiru, Northern Territory, Australia

  • Total installed capacity :

    11.4MW

  • Primary fuel:

    Hybrid

  • Generating capacity (solar):

    3.9MW

  • Abated and avoided emissions:

    6,000 tonnes CO2–e p.a.

  • Equivalent cars off the road:

    1,600 p.a.

  • Equivalent homes powered:

    2,000 p.a.

About the hybrid renewable power station

The Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station delivers sustainable energy for the remote township, as the community transitions from its mining legacy to its future as a tourism and services hub.

The hybrid renewable power station integrates 3.9MW solar generation and a 3MW/5MWh battery, with 4.5MW diesel generation to balance sustainability with reliability.

The power station provides Jabiru with at least 50% renewable energy over the long term—contributing to the Northern Territory’s target for 50% renewable energy by 2030.
 

The live dashboard below shows the renewable energy inputs into the hybrid renewable microgrid. In the green box, the top dial shows the real-time renewable energy penetration level, and bottom dial shows the average renewable energy penetration level over a 24-hour period.