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1. Energy efficiency and renewable energy /

1.2Install additional solar PV

Progress

  • Not started
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Completed
On time

Reason: Contract was extended due to unforseen circumstances

The City of Boroondara have gone solar in a big way!

Across 32 Council buildings we have installed 2,398 solar panels - this equates to 837 kW of solar power installed.

Major installations:

  • 182.25 kW at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
  • 128.25 kW at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (pictured below)
  • 99.96 kW at Boroondara Sports Complex
  • 69.6 kW at Greythorn Community Hub
  • 62.1 kW at Boroondara Civic Precinct
  • 30 kW at Kew Depot

In addition, over 334 kW have been installed across a range of community centres, libraries, sporting facilities, senior citizens centres, kindergartens, and depot workshops.

Council has a progressive plan to install and expand solar panels across its various built facilities. A preliminary audit of remaining building portfolio was undertaken in 2022 to identify new solar sites.

Solar PV (Photovoltaic) is a technical term for a solar power system.

Official description

Install additional solar PV on five-eight buildings and conduct audit of remaining building portfolio to identify future PV sites.
(According to the action plan)

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Tasks

What's left to do?

  • Todo31/12/2023

    Greythorn Community Hub solar PV system expanded

    The solar PV capacity of Greythorn Community Hub was expanded from 20 KW to 69.6 KW

  • Todo31/12/2023

    Camberwell Hockey Club and Camberwell Sportsground Pavilion additional solar PV RfQ

    A Request for Quotation (RfQ) has been issued for installation of additional Solar PV systems at Camberwell Hockey Club and Camberwell Sportsground Pavilion.

What has been done?

  • Done31/12/2022

    Solar suitability audit of Council buildings

    A preliminary audit of remaining building portfolio was undertaken in 2022 to identify new solar PV prospects.

  • Done01/09/2022

    Boroondara Civic Precinct solar PV system expanded

    Solar PV capacity of Boroondara Civic Precinct was expanded from 39.9 KW to 62.1 KW in September 2022.

Timeline

15/07/2022 → Ongoing → 30/10/2022

Responsible organisations

Activity stage

Target audience

Theme

Contact persons

  • Main contact person Environmental Sustainability team

    Environmental Sustainability team

    City of Boroondara

Information updated 07/03/2023