Over the last two decades, Novolta has contributed to a variety of projects in the Northern Territory, Australia and internationally. Our clients do business in a wide range of activities from utility scale power generation to government policy and strategy. Client testimonials are available upon request.

The following are some of the projects that Novolta has been involved in:

Uluru Solar Feasibility Study - Feasibility study of integrating photovoltaic generation with existing diesel power systems at three sites within the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock) together with energy audit of administration and commercial areas. [Federal Government, Parks Australia North]

Kings Canyon and Bulman Solar power stations - Concept, design, specifications, technical project management, commissioning and ongoing monitoring of the Kings Canyon (225kW) and Bulman (56kW) PV systems, then the southern hemisphere’s largest PV/diesel project. [NT Power and Water Corporation]

Tourist Resort Energy Options – Energy Audit and comprehensive Feasibility Study for energy supply options of a large tourist resort located inside a national park in a remote part of northern Australia. [Private tourist operator]

Keep River Hybrid Power System - Feasibility study, energy audit, design and costing for a solar/battery/diesel hybrid system for the Keep River National Park Headquarters. [NT Gov DIPE, Energy Management Services section]

NT Parks & Wildlife sites - Feasibility studies for the inclusion of renewable energy sources across a number of NT National Parks. [NT Gov DIPE, Energy Management Services section]

Jilkminggan Solar Test Facility- Jilkminggan long term PV/battery/diesel test facility development, testing, reporting and improvements/upgrades. [NT Power and Water Corporation]

Barkley (Wind Monitoring) – Wind speed monitoring at 16 locations across the central NT to establish the potential for wind power. [NT Power and Water Corporation]

Tennant Creek Wind Power Generation – Feasibility study into the use of wind power at Tennant Creek. [NT Power and Water]

Diesel Fuel Excise – Calculation of power and fuel consumption to claim back the diesel fuel excise rebate. [Various clients: NT Government, Federal Government & Private]

Emergency Generator Options – Options and costing for an emergency generator at a large tourist establishment. [Private tourist operator]

Renewable Energy Scoping Study - Scoping study to facilitate the implementation of the Commonwealth Government's Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) in the Northern Territory. [NT Department of Mines and Energy]

Renewable Energy Roadmap – Development of a Roadmap for NT Electric Utility on how to meet the Renewable Energy Target (MRET). Considered a wide variety of renewable energy technologies and alternate fuels. [NT Power and Water Corporation]

RAPS Policy – Development of a policy on how to implement Remote Area Power Supplies in Western Queensland. [Queensland Department of Mines & Energy]

ResLab Review – Mid Term review of the operation of the Renewable Energy Test Laboratory (ResLab) and recommendations for the second half and beyond. [Australian Greenhouse Office]

f you are interested in projects of a particular type, please contact us.