Solar Panels Installed at Merici!!
This is a very exciting announcement and the culmination of a committed effort by numerous people over a long time. It is also a big step towards gaining our energy accreditation from ACTsmart Schools later this term.
The Statistics:
System: 93.22kW
Components: 236 x LG NeON2 295W panels and a SolarEdge SE82.8k synergy inverter
Average daily production 386.35kWh/day
First year savings: $36,137
Projected solar production: 141,017.67kWh/year
Projected savings in Co2 for first year: Approx. 87 tons
First year projected savings of 87 tonnes of carbon dioxide equate to taking 19 cars off the road for one year!! This is a fantastic saving, however only 18% of the energy used at Merici College. We must all continue to be energy conscious and "Flick the Switch" to achieve further reductions in our energy costs.
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer
