Keep Your Doors Open When the Grid Goes Down

How Community Bank Monbulk & District Secured Reliable Power with Buffalo SPS

The Challenge
Community Bank Monbulk & District faced a growing operational risk from power outages, with the potential to disrupt daily banking services and limit customer access when it mattered most.

For a community-focused institution, downtime wasn’t just inconvenient, it directly impacted locals who rely on consistent access to financial services, including ATM availability during emergencies.

To address this, the bank partnered with Buffalo Stand-alone Power Solutions to deliver a reliable solar and battery system designed for resilience. 

When evaluating solutions, the bank focused on three core outcomes:

• Reliability – ensuring critical systems remain operational during outages

• Continuity – keeping the branch and ATM accessible to the community

• Long-term value – investing in infrastructure that delivers ongoing resilience 

The Solution
Buffalo SPS designed and delivered a system that ensures uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure:

• 25.5 kW solar array
• 64.4 kWh battery storage, deployed across dual premises.

This system was engineered to maintain uptime for both the branch and ATM during grid interruptions.

Since installation, the impact has been immediate and meaningful:

• The branch remains open during power outages
• The ATM continues to operate, providing essential access to cash for the community
• Operational risk has been significantly reduced

This has strengthened the bank’s role as a reliable community hub during critical events.

“We were facing the risk of outages disrupting our operations and customer access. Buffalo SPS delivered a reliable solution that keeps our branch and ATM running when it matters. The installation was smooth, and the system has performed exactly as expected. We’d highly recommend this to any organisation looking to improve resilience.”

Why Buffalo Stand-alone Power Solutions
Buffalo Stand-alone Power Solutions was selected based on:

• A strong local reputation

• Proven experience delivering reliable, fit-for-purpose systems

• The ability to provide a tailored solution aligned to operational needs

This project represents more than an infrastructure upgrade, it’s a commitment to community reliability, operational continuity, and long-term resilience.