Qld govt to fund solar and energy efficiency roll out across around 800 state schools, in bid to cut the collective energy bill by 20%.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Policy, SolarTagged commercial solar, rooftop solar, school
Hundreds of Queensland state schools to go solar
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Solar portables that can help power schools tested in NSW pilot
An ARENA-backed pilot at two NSW schools will trial super efficient portables with enough solar to power three classrooms.
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Private schools go big on solar – a lesson in ethics and good business
Perth's Christ Church Grammar to install 670kW of solar, to save $195,000 a year, and teach its students a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, across the continent, a Melbourne school looks like going even bigger.
Posted in SolarTagged commercial solar, Perdaman Advanced Energy, rooftop solar
Victorian school installs 500kW rooftop solar system
United Solar Energy wins tender to install 500kW rooftop PV system at Northern Bay College in Geelong, as more and more Australian schools turn to solar.
Posted in SolarTagged college, Gippsland Solar, Infinite Energy, school, solar, Uniterd Solar Energy
Catholic schools go big in rooftop solar and battery storage
A massive solar and storage rollout has begun for schools in Central Queensland, contracting for rooftop PV totalling more than 4MW with battery storage of 3MWh.
Posted in Battery/Storage, SolarTagged battery storage, off grod, QLD, renewable energy, rooftop solar, schools, solar PV, storage
Schools are leading the charge on solar in Sydney’s East
A joint initiative by Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra Councils, Solar my School is helping schools make the switch to solar by providing free independent expert advice and support, from start to finish.
Posted in SolarTagged community power, energy savings, Rose Bay, solar, solar projects, Sydney, Sydney Council
SA govt to install solar at 40 schools, fund lighting upgrades
South Australian government announces $15m scheme to fund rooftop solar and energy efficiency upgrades for schools across the state.
Posted in SolarTagged energy efficiency, rooftop solar, school, south australia
Vatican proposes global rollout of solar in Catholic schools after Queensland lead
Townsville project to install rooftop solar on dozens of Catholic schools inspired Vatican to propose a global project to encourage all Catholic schools to go solar.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, SolarTagged Catholic, Pope, renewables, solar, vatican
Queensland school installs solar and battery storage – an Australian first
A 194kW solar system with 250kWh of battery storage installed at Bundaberg Christian College will cut the school's grid power use by 80% and save it up to $100,000 a year.
Posted in Battery/Storage, SolarTagged battery storage, commercial solar, rooftop solar, school, solar plus storage, solar PV
Adelaide school taps geothermal energy for pool heating, air conditioning
In a state first, St Peters College in South Australia will install a geothermal energy system to provide cheaper, renewable heating and cooling for its indoor pool facility.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Other RenewablesTagged geoexchange, geothermal energy, south australia