Enerven partnered with SA Water to deliver Solar PV and Energy Storage infrastructure as part of this program to enable SA Water to keep water service charges as low and stable as possible for their customers.
The customer
SA Water, owned by the people of South Australia, provides essential water services to over 1.8 million customers across the state. With a workforce of over 1,500 people, they ensure safe, clean drinking water and manage wastewater treatment to minimize environmental impact. SA Water oversees more than 27,000 km of water mains, working diligently to maintain high-quality water services throughout South Australia.
"SA Water’s Zero Cost Energy Future project is a groundbreaking initiative that combines renewable energy with innovative design to offset electricity consumption and achieve a sustainable, zero-net outcome."
The opportunity
Stage 1: Enerven delivered the first phase of the project, installing ground-mount solar systems across three key metropolitan sites:
- Hope Valley Water Treatment Plant (1.5 MW)
- Glenelg Wastewater Treatment Plant (1.32 MW)
- Christies Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant (1.32 MW)
This stage involved extensive civil works, including site leveling, trenching for high-voltage and AC cabling, and installing custom-built transformers and switchrooms to manage the solar array’s energy distribution.
Stage 2: Building on the success of Stage 1, Enerven was engaged to deliver the next phase of the program, which involves the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of approximately 154 MW of roof and ground-mount solar panels and 34 MWh of energy storage. This phase spans 33 SA Water sites across metropolitan and regional South Australia and is expected to support over 250 local jobs.
The solution
The project involved extensive civil works to prepare the sites for the solar installations, including leveling, grading, and trenching for high-voltage and AC cabling to connect the solar arrays to the electricity network. Each site was equipped with a custom-built transformer and a purpose-designed switchroom, which managed energy distribution.
This stage of the project was both challenging and rewarding, requiring significant collaboration and teamwork from the Enerven team. Despite the tight deadlines, the team worked tirelessly to ensure successful delivery.
Our experience in the market place, combined with the expertise and industry knowledge of our team, makes Enerven’s offering second to none – which is why industry leaders such as Electranet, Transgrid, AGL and BHP Billiton trust Enerven with their energy infrastructure assets.
We invest heavily in the best equipment and the professional development of our staff, which means we combine experience and history with innovation and technology to deliver solutions that address the evolving energy distribution requirements of the community.
With a strong supplier and partner network behind us, our highly skilled staff work closely with you to fully understand your specific needs and vision, and will tailor a solution to suit.
Delivering the highest standard of work in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner is our top priority, and we have an outstanding track record to prove it. We focus on building long-term relationships with our clients, we’re committed to working with you for the lifecycle of your project and beyond.
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