The Port of Brisbane is Queensland’s largest multi-cargo port and one of Australia’s fastest-growing container ports, serving as a critical trade gateway.
Challenge
Multiple solar installations across port sites had no real-time visibility, leading to:
- Unidentified underperformance
- Increased safety risks from dust build-up and fire hazards
- Limited data to justify expanding solar assets
Results & R.O.I
- Installed advanced solar analytics across five sites
- Enabled real-time monitoring of solar production and site energy use via mobile & web app
- Delivered daily and monthly performance reports, fault alerts, and financial data to support expansion decisions
Energa Solution
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Improved solar asset efficiency and lifespan through advanced monitoring
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Enabled proactive cleaning and maintenance (reducing energy losses by 10–25%)
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Provided a clear financial case to expand solar, lowering operational energy costs year-on-year
Additional Wins
- Smarter System Design & Feasibility
Right-sized solar & battery systems to client needs, improving payback by 15–30%. - Early Fault Detection & Maintenance Planning
Prevented costly equipment failures, saving thousands on inverter replacement and lost generation. - Supported Access to Government Incentives
Qualified the client for rebates up to 30%, reducing upfront costs.
Energa worked with Port of Brisbane to improve our data capture and analysis of solar assets via the installation of solar analytics devices. This allowed the port to more accurately quantify the benefits of solar energy, collect and report data more efficiently, and improve asset maintenance through informed scheduling of cleaning and real-time fault detection. Overall, the Port of Brisbane has a better understanding of its solar assets due to the assistance of Energa.
