On the Big Island of Hawaii, a purpose-built microgrid system is helping restore native sandalwood forests—proving that energy technology can support environmental restoration at scale.
To carry out this mission, a high-renewable solar powered microgrid was installed and connected to a desalination system that supplies irrigation water across the property. The system plays a central role in reestablishing the land’s natural ecosystem, bringing together clean energy and conservation.
The microgrid solution consists of 128 kW of solar PV, 300 kWh of Blue Planet Energy LX HV battery storage, and three Ideal Power 30C3 inverters. The renewable system is supplemented by a propane generator, which provides backup power in the rare case of extended cloudy weather.
Generac’s ARC microgrid control system serves as the brain of the operation—seamlessly coordinating solar, storage, and generator resources. The ARC controller ensures maximum renewable microgrid energy utilization, prioritizing clean power delivery while maintaining reliability and operational efficiency.
This advanced microgrid technology not only supports the land restoration mission but also showcases how modern microgrid software can integrate sustainability and resilience in off-grid, purpose-driven applications.
