Industry Benchmarks
Proven benchmarks from the field
We look to the best in the industry to guide our engineering. These case studies from CD Power demonstrate the massive impact hybrid systems have already achieved in remote Australia—and set the standard for what we are delivering at Solve the Next.
48%
Fuel Savings
Benchmark results from Hodgson Downs show diesel consumption cut nearly in half, proving the massive potential for remote fuel cost reduction.
80%
Emissions Cut
Validated performance at Dungowan Station proves remote sites can shift from 100% diesel to 80% renewable power reliably.
83%
Maintenance Drop
Field data confirms that reducing diesel runtime slashes maintenance overhead by over 80%—fewer oil changes, parts, and overhauls.
CD Power Project Breakdowns
Hodgson Downs Station
Way North Cattle Company
Northern Territory
48%
Fuel Savings
83%
Lower Maintenance
System Deployed
SPS90 microgrid with solar, battery storage, and diesel generators
The challenge
A large cattle station burning through diesel to power operations, with high fuel costs and maintenance headaches from running generators around the clock.
Project Outcome
The hybrid system handles most of the station's power needs during daylight hours, with batteries carrying the load into the evening. The diesel generators now only kick in during extended cloudy periods or peak demand.
Dungowan Station
Consolidated Pastoral Company
Northern Territory
80%
Emissions Reduction
20%
Diesel Usage
System Deployed
Solar-battery hybrid with diesel backup
The challenge
Pressure to reduce emissions while maintaining reliable power for a large pastoral operation in one of Australia's most remote regions.
Project Outcome
Diesel now provides only 20% of the station's electricity—down from 100%. The rest comes from solar and stored battery power. This dramatically cut both carbon footprint and fuel costs.
Bunda Station
Consolidated Pastoral Company
Northern Territory
0
Outages
100%
Off-Grid
System Deployed
Fully off-grid solar, battery, and generator microgrid
The challenge
Complete energy independence required for an isolated operation where grid connection was never an option and diesel supply could be disrupted for weeks during the wet season.
Project Outcome
The microgrid has maintained continuous power through wet seasons and supply disruptions. When diesel couldn't get through, the system kept running on solar and batteries alone.
Our commitment to these standards
These third-party results aren't just statistics; they are proof of concept. CD Power's deployments validate that hybrid power is the most viable path forward for remote Australian operations.
At Solve the Next, we are building on these industry-leading benchmarks. We take the lessons learned from these large-scale deployments to provide modular, accessible power solutions for the next generation of remote sites.
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