2 Major Solar Projects Commencing Construction in Hervey Bay

The Queensland government has committed to invest $4 million into solar projects in Hervey Bay in the Fraser Coast region. The initiative is composed of two projects; the 1st is the $2.7 million Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm, and the 2nd is the $1.3 million 266 kilowatt solar panel system at the Hervey Bay Hospital.

Energy Minister Stephen Robertson together with the Mayor of Hervey Bay lead the ceremony on Sept 28th to officially begin construction on the first community owned solar farm, not only in the region, but in all of Queensland. The project will cover a total land space of 2,600 square meters and will use 1,584 solar panels to generate over 600 megawatts of electricity to power almost 100 homes in the community.

The solar farm is expected to reduce the region’s carbon emission by 600 tons annually. The solar farm is also milestone in Queensland since it is both the first stand-alone farm, and the first to integrate with both the industrial and commercial sectors of the state.

The second part of the initiative is installing an extensive solar PV array at the Hervey Bay Hospital. As part of its commitment to both health and clean energy, the Qld government has funded a $1.3 million 266 kilowatt solar panel system for the hospital to help offset its carbon emissions and greatly reduce its energy consumption.

In projected figures, the system can save the hospital around $20,000 on energy bills and 400 tons of carbon annually.

These exciting projects are an important economic boost for the area which will help to create many new jobs. Also they will serve as a major milestone for the local solar power industry and will have a huge impact overall to promote the regional council’s sustainability campaigns.

If you live in the Fraser Coast region and would like to find out more about how solar panels or solar hot water can provde an affordable solution to manage your home or business electricity bill please call Premier Solar Qld to book your free no obligation on-site assessement and quote on 1800 ESolar (1800 376 527)