Northmead Public School - 10.3 kW Solar Power

Challenge

• Utilise the NSW Department of Education grant
• To lead by example in their sustainability initiatives
• Partner with a provider with quality tradesman and with extensive experience in the industry

Solution

• The school will be energy positive with 36 Canadian Solar (285 W) panels which brings their total PV capacity to 10.3 kW.
• The solar power system also features the Fronius Symo 10.0-3-M inverter to further increase the efficiency of the system.
  
  

Result

• The solar power system installation was successfully completed on March 26, 2019.
• Achieved significant cost savings by powering the
  administration building with solar PV, which is at the
  heart of the school’s operations.
• The estimated savings per annum is AU $2,185.
• Their return on investment is expected to be 4.7 years.

Products

• Panels: x106 Canadian Solar (285 W)
• Inverters: SMA Sunny Tripower 25000TL-30