These notes and operational updates on data from the DKASC, Alice Springs and Yulara Solar System should be taken into consideration when analysing the data. They represent significant or interesting events that potentially impact the performance of systems installed at these sites. It is not an exhaustive list of every minor or short-term network or minor system outage. However, please contact us regarding any relevant other data issues.

For equivalent notes and updates on the NT Solar Resource stations, please download the metadata files which are kept up-to-date with relevant changes affecting the data.

For general announcements and non-technical updates, check out our latest DKA Solar Centre news.

  1. DKA Microgrid/BESS Datasets

    An issue concerning the CSV dataset downloads for the DKA Microgrid/BESS, whereby 5 minute interval stamps are occasionally incomplete, has been identified. Timeframe to full service restoration is to yet to be determined. Access to complete datasets is available by contacting info@dkasolarcentre.com.au if required.

    Thanks for your patience and understanding during this period.

    Affects all source data for DKP Microgrid / BESS


    Wed, 28 Aug 2024

  2. Scheduled Website Maintenance - DKA Microgrid/BESS Datasets

    The DKA Solar Centre website is undergoing maintenance between 28th August 2024 - 4th September 2024.

    Specifically, the CSV dataset downloads for the DKA Microgrid/BESS (i.e. via the downloads sections) will be inaccessible or inconsistent during this time. The Microgrid Dashboard will continue to operate correctly.

    For users urgently seeking DKA Microgrid/BESS data, please check again Wednesday 4th September (5pm).

    Thanks for your patience and understanding during this period.

    Affects all source data for DKP Microgrid / BESS


    Wed, 28 Aug 2024

  3. Website now Fully Operational!

    The DKA Solar Centre website and data downloads are now fully operational. Please see below for changes in the website:

    • DKASC, Alice Springs - No changes
    • Yulara Solar System - No changes
    • NT Solar Resource - Click ‘DATA DOWNLOAD’ to be redirected to our new host for this data.

    Due to this recent site update, some users may experience strange behavior on data download. This issue can be resolved by clearing your cache, or opening the site in a private browser window.

    If the issue persists, please contact us via info@dkasolarcentre.com.au

    We appreciate your patience and queries around the return of the website. And thank those continually involved to improving the website’s useability.

    Affects all source data for NT Solar Resource


    Fri, 13 Oct 2023

  4. Scheduled Website Maintenance - Update

    Following a scheduled maintenance operation, the DKA Solar Centre website is now fully operational.

    Please note, some large CSV datasets (i.e. downloads sections) may still in the final stages of re-syncing.

    Check again Monday 9th October (5pm) for complete dataset. Urgent requests for complete datasets can be requested via info@dkasolarcentre.com.au.

    Thanks for your patience and understanding during this period.

    Affects all source data for DKASC, Alice Springs, Yulara Solar System


    Fri, 6 Oct 2023

  5. Data Outage

    This site is undergoing some maintenance, therefore majority of data downloads are not working. Data downloads should be refunctioning approximately end of September, 2023. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.


    Tue, 18 Jul 2023

  6. Inverter replaced

    The original SMA Site 21 Inverter has been replaced with a new Fronius unit.

    Affects the following sources:


    Fri, 3 Feb 2023

  7. Graphing and Data issues

    Graphing and data download services on the DKASC website have been experiencing intermittent outages and issues over recent months. These problems are undergoing investigation and should be resolved in the near future.

    Affects weather data for DKASC, Alice Springs, Yulara Solar System, NT Solar Resource

    Affects all source data for DKASC, Alice Springs, Yulara Solar System


    Mon, 30 Jan 2023

  8. DKASC site outage

    The DKASC is offline from the ~ 08:00 24/01/2023. This is due to a network wide shutdown for the upgrade of 22kV network supply to the site. It is anticipated that the DKASC will return to full operation by 28/01/2023.

    UPDATE: Power was fully restored to DKASC on the 30th January 2023 at ~ 14:00.

    Affects weather data for DKASC, Alice Springs

    Affects all source data for DKASC, Alice Springs


    Tue, 24 Jan 2023

  9. Inverters replaced

    Original SMA inverters that where experiencing intermittent issues (no output) have been replaced with new Fronius units.

    Affects the following sources:


    Thu, 15 Dec 2022

  10. Intermittent Inverter Issues

    Ongoing intermittent inverter issues with site 10 and 12 causing periotic loss of AC outputs, generally during the middle of the day. Procurement activities for sourcing replacements are ongoing.

    Affects the following sources:


    Wed, 1 Jun 2022

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