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PHNXX Partners with Charles Sturt University — Solar-in-a-Box for Remote Agriculture
PHNXX has partnered with Charles Sturt University to deploy its Solar-in-a-Box technology at the AgriPark research precinct in Wagga Wagga, powering off-grid agricultural research with no grid connection required.
We're proud to announce our partnership with Charles Sturt University, deploying our Solar-in-a-Box technology at the University's AgriPark in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.
The installation is a PHNXX S35B125 system, part of AgriPark's Renewables in Agriculture Centre of Excellence and the first PHNXX system deployed in a university research setting in Australia.
The system is deployed at the Dhulara farm precinct, north of the campus, powering off-grid research and demonstration sites including covered cropping work, irrigation infrastructure, remote monitoring equipment, and electric tractors and sprayers as part of the Vineyard of the Future project. With 35kW of solar generation, a maximum generation capability of 211 kWh/day, and 125 kWh battery capacity, it generates energy from solar panels during the day and stores surplus energy in batteries for continuous power supply.
Why this matters for agriculture
Rising electricity costs and the high expense of extending grid infrastructure to remote farm areas have long constrained what is possible in agricultural research and production. Our modular, relocatable systems change that equation by allowing energy to be taken directly to where it is needed, rather than requiring operations to be built around existing grid access.
Our technology supports a broad range of agricultural applications: irrigation pumps, covered cropping, livestock systems, cold storage, shearing sheds, temporary field trials, and remote monitoring. No diesel generators or permanent grid infrastructure required.
What they said
Matthew Muller, Director of AgriPark's Cool Soil and Sustainability program, said the project demonstrates the practical value of off-grid energy solutions for the farming sector.
"We can take energy to where the research or industry demonstration needs to happen. That is particularly important across large farm environments where extending grid power can be expensive, slow or impractical."
Our COO Wei-Chi Lee said the partnership reflects our focus on delivering technology that is ready to deploy today.
"Agriculture is one of the most underserved sectors when it comes to energy innovation, despite being highly exposed to rising costs and grid constraints. Partnering with Charles Sturt and the Renewables in Agriculture program allows us to demonstrate that these systems aren't theoretical — they're practical, deployable today, and ready to scale across farms, regional industries and remote communities."
About the partnership
Charles Sturt University will use the deployment to test and demonstrate our technology under practical farm conditions, providing valuable data for growers, suppliers, energy companies, and researchers. The Renewables in Agriculture Centre of Excellence at AgriPark brings together industry, government, and research institutions to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy across Australian agriculture.
Our Solar-in-a-Box systems are containerised, pre-assembled, and deployable without civil works or ground preparation. They are suited to the dynamic, location-variable nature of agricultural research and production.
Read the full announcement from Charles Sturt University →here
To find out how our systems can support your agricultural operation or research program, get in touch.
