March, 2009 Page: 105
THE largest roof mounted solar energyed system in Australia has been switched on in Alice Springs. The ground-breaking $3.3 million solar photovoltaic installation will reduce the hotel's energy consumption by 40 to 80% , dependent on the time of year. In addition, its energy efficiency program will further reduce consumption by 18% .The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and Arts provided financial backing for the project as part of Federal Government's $94 million Solar Cities program. SunPower Corporation, based in Western Australia, manufactured the high efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems and completed the construction.
Sunpower managing director Bob Blakiston said: This installation is a testament to the growing adoption of solar energy on commercial and public buildings. "Through the support of the Government.
projects such as this are setting a clear standard for what is expected of Australian companies when reducing their environmental impact," SunPower entered the emerging Australian solar market in 2008. with the acquisition of Solar Sales Pty Ltd. Solar Sales had partnered with SunPower for several years as a leading systems integrator and product distribution organisation.
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