The installation of 1,876 Risen Energy panels for Blacktown City Council by leading commercial solar installer, Solar Professionals, has been completed. This project is Australia’s largest rooftop solar Power Price Agreement (PPA) installation and also the first of its kind for local government in Australia, whereby the system is paid, installed and operated by a single solar provider.
The 707kW project was completed on Friday 9th October and is across 16 sites, including leisure and aquatic centres, libraries, childcare and community centres. This project will contribute to the reduction of Blacktown City Council’s electricity use by nearly 3% per year, and their power bill by $170,000 per year.
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM mentioned that the Council acknowledges that Australia is in a state of climate emergency and that they are committed to a target of 100% renewable electricity for Council operations by 2025.
He recognised the importance of going solar and added, “Doubling our solar generation capacity will contribute greatly to meeting that target by increasing our use of solar electricity and reducing emissions.”
Risen Energy (Australia)’s General Manager, Eric Lee said that Risen is thrilled to supply their high technology panels to this initiative and that he has full confidence in the reliability of Risen panels. He added, “Risen is heartened that our panels will play a part in supporting the council in achieving their target of 100% renewable energy for Council operations by 2025, as this is also in line with our vision of a 100% green future”.
Solar Professionals Managing Director Daniel Kimber said, “This is a significant project for both Solar Professionals and Blacktown City Council, and we were excited to partner with Risen Energy to deliver Council’s 700kW solar installation”. He added that Risen panels were a great choice for this initiative and that the economic and environmental benefits of this landmark solar project will benefit Blacktown City Council for years to come.
ABOUT RISEN ENERGY (AUSTRALIA)
Risen Energy (Australia) Pty. Ltd. has had an established presence in the Australian market since 2008, supplying solar PV panels for the retail market. Its long-term goal also includes the funding, construction and operation of commercial and utility-scale solar projects.
Risen Energy was founded in 1986 and is a leading China-based PV solutions provider that is traded as an A-share on China’s Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Risen Energy has over 10,000 employees globally and are the sixth largest PV module supplier in the world. Risen solar panels are used in a significant number of grid-connected projects internationally, including self-developed projects that are managed directly.
Risen Energy currently owns two solar farms in Australia, Merredin Solar farm in WA and Yarranlea Solar farm in QLD.
ABOUT SOLAR PROFESSIONALS
Solar Professionals is a leading commercial solar installation and service company specialising in the design, construction and project management of commercial solar PV applications across Australia. The organisation has a proven track record and extensive experience delivering medium to large scale commercial solar PV projects and have had the privilege of delivering some of the largest commercial solar systems in regional NSW. Solar Professionals is one of only six members of the NSW State Government and Local Government Procurement panel to deliver Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to NSW Government organisations across NSW and the only provider headquartered in a regional location.
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