Northmead Public School - 10.3 kW Solar Power

Challenge

Utilise the NSW Department of Education grant

To lead by example in their sustainability initiatives

Partner with a provider with quality tradesman and with extensive experience in the industry

Location

Northmead, NSW

Why Smart Energy Answers?

The Solution

  • The school will be energy positive with 36 Canadian Solar (285 W) panels which brings their total PV capacity to 10.3 kW.
  • The solar power system also features the Fronius Symo 10.0-3-M inverter to further increase the efficiency of the system.

About the Installation

  • Panels: x106 Canadian Solar (285 W)
  • Inverters: SMA Sunny Tripower 25000TL-30

The Results

Achieved significant cost savings by powering the administration building with solar PV

The estimated savings per annum is AU $2,185

Their return on investment is expected to be 4.7 years