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High-rise solar power installation in West Perth

September 9, 2015 by Peter Breen Leave a Comment

Market Rise apartments in West Perth, a four-tower 8-storey strata site which includes 40kW of Daqo panels on the Central Tower

Peter Breen talks with Rob Isaacs about the solar panel installation for the Market Rise apartments in West Perth, a four-tower 8-storey strata site.

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The car wash company saving heaps on energy and water costs

July 21, 2015 by Peter Breen 2 Comments

With a few changes, a focus on efficiency and solar panels, the Ballina car wash's electricity bills are down from $6,700 to $2,300. Water consumption in the Lazer Wash is down by 50 per cent.

With a few changes, a focus on efficiency and solar panels, the Ballina car wash’s electricity bills are down from $6,700 to $2,300. Water consumption in the Lazer Wash is down by 50 per cent.

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