Industrial drone flying over a remote open-cut mine with red earth, terraced benches and heavy machinery in the distance.
6Jul-26

Case Study: Hybrid Off-Grid Power Skids Support Autonomous Drone Operations Across Two Remote WA Mining Sites 

Supporting next-generation site monitoring with reliable, transportable off-grid power Autonomous drone systems are becoming a valuable tool for remote mining operations. They help teams improve visibility, collect site data, monitor assets, and reduce manual inspections in difficult or high-traffic areas. However, advanced drone technology still depends on one simple thing: reliable power. For...

Off-grid solar panels installed on a large rural shed near Gunnedah NSW, supporting a large electric home with solar battery power
11May-26

Off-Grid Solar Case Study: Powering a Large Electric Home in Gunnedah, NSW

For many rural and regional homes, going off-grid is not just about leaving the grid behind. It is about creating a reliable power system that supports everyday life without constant compromise. That was the priority for Luke, who lives near Gunnedah, NSW. He approached Commodore Australia because he needed a dependable...

21.12kW ground-mounted solar array for 30kVA three-phase off-grid solar system in Derrinal Victoria
2Mar-26

30kVA Three-Phase Off-Grid Solar System in Derrinal, VIC

Powering a Fully Electric Rural Home with Pool Heating and Air Conditioning Building an off-grid system for a small shed is one thing. However, powering a fully electric rural home with ducted air conditioning and a heated swimming pool is very different. In this case study, we explore a 30kVA three-phase off-grid...

Off-grid solar system on rural property in Glenaroua Victoria
13Jan-26

Off-Grid Solar Case Study: Powering a 110-Acre Property in Glenaroua, Victoria

Connecting rural properties to the electricity grid is becoming harder and more expensive. For many landowners, off-grid solar power is now the most practical solution. That was the case for Brett, who owns a 110-acre property in Glenaroua, regional Victoria. When Brett explored grid connection, the quotes quickly reached six figures....

Victron inverter and Pylontech batteries in Commodore Power Hub Essential cabinet
23Oct-25

Case Study: Off-Grid Freedom for Casarock Place Animal Therapy, Barmah VIC

Casarock Place Animal Therapy is a small rural practice in Barmah, Victoria that provides animal-assisted therapy and unique experiences with horses and water buffalo. As the centre expanded to host clinics, workshops, and community events, reliable power became essential. Grid connection was impractical, so the team engaged Commodore Australia to...

True North Copper remote camp powered by Commodore Australia’s off-grid solar and battery system
10Oct-25

Case Study: Powering an Outback Exploration Camp – True North Copper, Mount Isa QLD

True North Copper engaged Commodore Australia to deliver a dependable, low-maintenance off-grid power system for its mining exploration camp outside Mount Isa. The environment is unforgiving: high ambient temperatures, dust, long logistics chains and three-phase equipment that cannot afford downtime. Commodore supplied a pre-engineered, field-expandable Power Hub Commercial solution with battery...

Commodore Solar Skid - Cut Diesel cost with solar
18Jul-25

Case Study: How This WA Mining Company Cut Diesel Use by 95%

A remote mining operation in Western Australia faced a familiar challenge: powering an off-grid water pump with a diesel generator meant high fuel bills, constant servicing, and poor system longevity. The solution? Commodore’s Rhino Bolt Solar Skid - a rugged, Australian-made hybrid solar system designed specifically for remote, high-demand applications. By...

Craign and Susanne Off-grid solar system with EV charging
20Jun-25

Craig & Susanne’s Off-Grid Solar System with EV Charging in Bungendore, NSW

A smart, sustainable off-grid solution that powers home life and daily EV use When Craig and Susanne moved to their property in Bungendore, NSW, their goal was to live independently without compromising comfort. They wanted to be off-grid, run an electric vehicle, and maintain a modern, suburban lifestyle with complete energy...

Custom Off-Grid Power Setup Merton
23May-25

Custom Off-Grid Power Setup in Merton: Jason’s Scalable Solar Solution

An off-grid solar system built for now, ready for what's next Jason and his partner Ellie live on a scenic 15-acre property in Merton, Victoria, surrounded by grazing cattle and wide open land. While the main grid is just over 2km away, connecting to it would have cost them close to...

Darren’s Off-Grid Solar System Near Hamilton Seamless Power with the Powerhub 20
23May-25

Darren’s Off-Grid Solar System Near Hamilton: Seamless Power with the Powerhub 20

When reconnecting to the grid didn’t make sense, Commodore’s Powerhub 20 did When Darren purchased a rural property near Hamilton in Strathkellar, Victoria, he quickly realised the cost to reconnect to the grid was unjustifiable. The trenching and infrastructure upgrade needed to restore power to the site were not only costly,...