More than half a million Victorians were impacted during the blackouts that started on the 13^th of February with many people going without power for days. The only encouragement was Vilion’s partner-- PHNXX’s weather-resilient Modular Microgrid System (MMS), which ensured that a dairy farmer based near Warragul had uninterrupted access to clean energy despite all his close neighbours and many others in the area losing power.

PHNXX’s MMS, powered by solar energy and enhanced with a Vilion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) ensured uninterrupted access to clean power for his farm. Notably, their adaptable MMS played a pivotal role in shielding farming operations during the blackouts and preventing loss in revenue. During the outage, neighbouring farms faced powerlessness or struggled to run diesel generators due to inaccessible or non-functioning local service stations who were also without power. The MMS as a whole was so effective that the farmer was able to lend his backup diesel generator to power his brother’s farm nearby, who was still without power after 3 days.

The BESS provided by Vilion demonstrated its robust emergency capabilities as a reliable power source by ensuring a continuous and stable power supply, safeguarding the normal operation of machinery and equipment at the dairy. This event once again validated the crucial role of BESS systems in responding to unexpected weather events.

The MMS approach empowers farms to optimize energy usage year-round, aligning with fluctuating energy demands and they are committed to empowering farming communities with renewable energy solutions. Their aim is to promote energy security and independence while curbing carbon emissions in rural and remote operations. Key initiatives of the MMS include:

• Mitigating unstable energy supply stemming from antiquated grid infrastructure and surging electricity demands
• Cost effective solution helps customers lock in their power prices for the next 20 years and provides energy security
• Scalable solutions for farms of diverse sizes, facilitating the shift towards a cleaner, more dependable energy landscape
• Streamlining energy production and consumption through the capabilities of a Vilion’s BESS to minimize wastage and greenhouse gas emissions

To learn more about Vilion’s BESS please visit our website at: www.szvilion.com

For further details on PHNXX and pilot program, visit the website at: https://phnxx.io.