Adelaide is one of the lucky seven cities in Australia to receive government support under the solar city program which aims to introduce new and innovative ways in producing and utilising solar power in specific conditions unique to the region.
The city of Adelaide will receive a total of $15 million which will be used to integrate solarpower in Adelaide communities, businesses and government infrastructures. The integration will be carefully monitored through a series of testing and the date that will be collected will serve as the baseline of future solar projects.
The unique approach of the solar city program will determine that different needs of different communities considering culture, climate, economy and behavior the four core factors will aid the government in planning for better projects that will solve energy difficulties region by region.
Major Components of the Program
Under the Solar City Program major public places in Adelaide will receive green retrofits installing solarPV systems in variable size reducing their environmental impacts. Currently the program has finished installing solar PV systems for the following public places:
· Adelaide Bus Station: 50 KW solar PV system
· Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre: 4 KW solar PV system
· Playford Aquadome: 15 KW system
· The Watershed: 4 KW system
· Rundle Latern: 50 KW system
· Adelaide Central Market: 288 solar panels
The Victoria Square will soon be the latest addition to the list as plans for green retrofits including a 1500 solar panel array is being tabled.
What’s in store for you?
Adelaide solar citizen will be able to take advantage of generous rebate offers for green products available under the solar city program. Currently the program launched a 4 trial packages that you reap benefits from.
Package 1: Solar Hot Water - The Hot Water package is available to participants in the Adelaide Solar City Hot Water trial and includes:
· $500 discount to solar hot water system and heat pump solutions
· A smart meter installed at no cost which measures your half hourly electricity usage
· Half hourly electricity usage on-line
· A FREE energy efficiency pack
Package 2: Green Power Products – The government made green power products available through the solar city program to assist households in reducing their climate impacts and save money from the rising energy cost. Products that meet the strict government guidelines and are produced after 1996 will be honored under the program.
Package 3: Business Solutions – The program will provide accredited businesses a free and detailed energy expenditure audit identifying key factors that heavily contribute to your energy usage and determining key strengths of your businesses that can be capitalized for energy saving measures.
Package 4: Solar Energy Efficiency Package – Businesses that will participate under this package will be able to showcase to the public and fellow businesses how solar power can benefit you and will receive generous discounts up to 60% for energy audits and 50% for solar power system installations for associate companies of the Solar City Program.
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