Pacific Energy, Hybrid Systems and Gumala unite to deliver power solutions for remote communities

Pacific Energy, together with its integrated renewable subsidiary Hybrid Systems Australia has signed a joint three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Gumala Aboriginal Corporation.

March 28, 2022 Pacific Energy

Gumala Aboriginal Corporation (GAC) is one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal corporations, serving the Banjima, Yinhawangka and Nyiyaparli people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which has an initial three-year term, GAC will identify remote communities in the Pilbara for the introduction of sustainable, renewable energy, reducing reliance of fossil fuel generators. Hybrid Systems will be converting those remote communities to hybrid power by incorporating solar and battery storage with existing generators through the installation of Hybrid Systems’ industry leading standalone power systems (SPS).

SPS consist of reliable renewable energy supplied from solar panels, battery storage, and a backup generator. The Hybrid Systems’ SPS units utilise world-class componentry, with all design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, commissioning, operating and maintenance occurring in-house and locally in Perth, Western Australia, with a proven record of quality, reliability, and performance in remote conditions.

The programme will provide remote communities with reliable power supply, alongside environmental and cost benefits.

Two replacement SPS units have already been successfully installed at the Bidiltha and Wirrillimarra communities, with further installations to be rolled out over the course of the joint partnership.

“We are delighted to have entered this partnership with GAC and to be able to utilise our skills and experience in remote, hybrid energy generation to add to the incredible work and initiatives that GAC undertakes to benefit the lives and futures of the Banjima, Yinhawangka and Nyiyaparli traditional owners,” Pacific Energy CEO Jamie Cullen said. “This is a practical, useful and environmentally responsible way that Pacific Energy is utilising our specialist capabilities to give back to local communities”

GAC executive officer Justin Dhu said the corporation is extremely excited to have formed a partnership with Pacific Energy and Hybrid Systems.

“Through the leadership of the Gumala Board, we are dedicated to investing into sustainable power solutions in our Homeland communities to improve the quality of life and living standards of our members. We are looking forward to seeing the outcome of this partnership over the next three years,” he said.

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