Hybrid Power Stations
Smarter Power. Built Around the Operation.
Hybrid power stations bring generation, battery storage and renewable inputs together within one power system.
Silverstone designs and delivers hybrid power stations for mining, energy, infrastructure and industrial operations across Australia. Each system is engineered around the site’s load profile, operating conditions and generation requirements, determining how different power sources work together to maintain supply while reducing reliance on conventional generation.
Our Power team manages the engineering, controls, generation, BESS and supporting electrical infrastructure, with Silverstone Renewables able to deliver the renewable infrastructure where required.
Included in the Service
One System. Multiple Power Sources.
A hybrid power station only works when every part of the system works together.
Generation, battery storage, renewable inputs, controls and site loads all need to respond as operating conditions change throughout the day.
Silverstone engineers the system as a whole, determining how generation is dispatched, when stored energy is used and how supply is maintained as demand changes.
It’s a practical approach to reducing fuel consumption and improving how power is generated and used without losing sight of what matters most: keeping the operation running.
Building the Right
Energy Mix
There isn’t one standard hybrid configuration.
The right mix depends on how much power the site uses, when it uses it, how the load changes and what generation and storage assets are available.
01
Understand the Load
We assess site demand, load profiles, existing generation, fuel consumption, operating conditions and future requirements.
02
Model the System
Our engineers model different generation and storage configurations to understand how the system will perform under changing loads and operating scenarios.
03
Engineer the Solution
Generation, BESS, controls and supporting electrical infrastructure are designed as one system, with renewable inputs incorporated where required.
04
Build & Commission
Our teams install, integrate and test the system before commissioning it under operating conditions and confirming how each component responds.
05
Monitor & Support
Once operational, system performance can be monitored and reviewed, with maintenance and technical support available as site requirements change.
The Technology Matters. How It Works Together Matters More.
You can install generation, batteries and renewable infrastructure on the same site without getting the best out of any of them.
The real value of a hybrid system comes from how those assets are sized, controlled and coordinated around the site’s actual demand.
That’s where our engineering capability matters. Silverstone looks at the complete power system, not each component in isolation, so generation and storage are designed to work together from the beginning.
Hybrid Power Station FAQs
What is a hybrid power station?
A hybrid power station combines more than one source of power or energy storage within a single system. This can include conventional generation, BESS and renewable generation, coordinated through controls to meet site demand.
How can hybrid power stations reduce fuel consumption?
Hybrid systems can reduce generator run time by using stored energy or other available generation when conditions allow. Controls determine how different assets respond to demand, helping reduce unnecessary fuel use while maintaining power supply.
Are hybrid power stations suitable for mine sites?
Yes. Hybrid systems can be particularly suited to remote mining operations where fuel consumption, transport costs, changing loads and continuity of supply are important considerations.
The system can be designed around the site’s existing infrastructure or incorporated into a new power station.
Can BESS be incorporated into a hybrid power station?
Yes. BESS can store energy and respond quickly to changes in site demand, helping manage loads and reduce the amount of conventional generation required at certain times.
Silverstone also has a dedicated BESS capability for projects where battery storage is the primary requirement.
Can renewable generation be incorporated into the system?
Yes. Renewable generation can form part of a hybrid power station where appropriate for the site and project.
Silverstone Power manages the broader power system and integration requirements, while Silverstone Renewables can deliver the renewable energy infrastructure required for the project.
Proven Results
