Reliable Hybrid Power in Low-Irradiance Conditions
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
CASE STUDY – FPS20-10
GIPPSLAND, VICTORIA | 1 NOVEMBER 2025 – 10 JULY 2026
Future Power Systems deployed the FPS20-10 hybrid power system to power temporary site facilities in Fulham, Gippsland.
The site was a strong real-world test for hybrid power performance. South-East Victoria has low solar irradiance, which means the FPS20-10 had less available sunlight during the deployment period. Even with these conditions, the system was chosen to deliver reliable temporary power while reducing diesel generator runtime, fuel use, and emissions.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Project Name | Fulham |
Location | Gippsland, Victoria |
Product Deployed | FPS20-10 |
Application | Temporary site facilities |
Deployment Period | 1 November 2025 - 10 July 2026 |
Project Duration | 251 Days |
Site Condition | Challenging low-irradiance location |
Diesel Generator Comparison | 35kVA diesel generator |
WHAT WAS POWERED
The FPS20-10 supported temporary site facilities including:
2 x 12m x 3m Lunch Rooms
1 x 12m x 3m Office
1 x 40ft Containerised Workshop
1 x 20ft Workshop
1 x 6m x 3m Toilet Block
THE CHALLENGE
The site was located in one of Australia’s more challenging solar regions, receiving only 6.1 hours of mean daily sunshine during the hire period.
This created a useful test case for hybrid power performance under lower irradiance conditions.
The client required reliable power for site facilities while also seeking to reduce diesel generator runtime, operating costs and environmental impact.
THE FPS SOLUTION
Future Power Systems deployed the FPS20-10, a containerised hybrid power system combining solar generation, battery storage and backup generation.
The system was designed to prioritise solar and battery use where available, while maintaining backup generation to ensure reliability during periods of higher demand or reduced solar output.
System configuration included:
Containerised hybrid power system
Integrated solar generation
Battery energy storage
Backup diesel generation
Site-ready deployment format
PERFORMANCE OUTCOME
The Fulham deployment demonstrated how a hybrid power system can support temporary site facilities while reducing the need for continuous diesel generator operation.
By using the FPS20-10 instead of relying on a 24-hour diesel-only generator setup, the project achieved an estimated:
12,650.4L of diesel use avoided
$27,830.88 in diesel cost avoided
34.16 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided
This provided the customer with reliable site power while reducing fuel demand, emissions and operating costs.
SYSTEM USED: FPS20-10
The FPS20-10 is a containerised hybrid power system designed for construction, infrastructure and temporary off-grid site applications.
It combines deployable solar generation, battery storage and backup generation to provide practical site power while helping reduce diesel reliance
Specification | FPS20-10 |
Format | Containerised hybrid system |
Solar | 10kW |
Battery | Up to 50kWh |
Backup | Diesel generation |
Best Suited For | Construction compounds, site amenities and temporary off-grid power |
Many temporary sites still rely on diesel generators running for long periods, even when demand is low. This increases fuel use, operating costs, noise, maintenance and emissions.
Hybrid power systems provide a more efficient alternative by using solar and battery storage where possible, while retaining backup generation for reliability.
For sites like Fulham, this means practical temporary power with lower diesel reliance and measurable environmental benefits.
NEED A SIMILAR SYSTEM FOR YOUR SITE?
Tell us about your site location, load requirements and project duration. Future Power Systems can recommend the most suitable hybrid power system for hire, purchase or configured deployment.
Comments