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 Post subject: Solar Power Installation
PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:11 am 
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The Strata Company is currently investigating the benefits of installing a solar power generation system.

A solar generation system has the following benefits:

1. Reduces electricity use from the grid. Systems that use electricity during the day will use the free solar electricity generated rather than using electricity from the grid. An example of these systems are:
  • Irrigation Pump
  • Pool Pump and Chlorinator
  • Vehicle Gates
  • Security Systems (eg Cameras)


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:22 am 
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We have started working with several installers that specialise in solar generation to understand the costs and benefits.

The following picture shows the proposed panel location at the north/east corner of the complex:
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The following chart shows the expected average daily power generation for each month of the year for 3 different solar generation systems (based on the location and elevations of the panels):
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:42 pm 
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August 2017

The strata council voted to approve the quotation provided by Infinite Energy.


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:45 pm 
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September 2017

Contractors attended the complex to inspect and gather information:
  • An electrical contractor attended site to assess the complex and discuss installation.
  • A structural engineer attended the site to inspect the roof area where the panels will be installed.

Applications were submitted:
  • Building application submitted to the City of Vincent.
  • Generation application submitted to Western Power.


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:51 pm 
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Our application to connect an embedded generation system to the grid has been approved by Western Power.


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:50 pm 
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Our application to Synergy (the retailer) has been approved:


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:53 am 
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Our building application to the City of Vincent has been approved.

All applications are now approved and the installation has been scheduled for November 9th.


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:23 am 
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Final panel layout


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:49 am 
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09/11/2017: Solar panels have been installed

Remaining tasks:
- Inverter installed and connected to panels.
- Inverter connected to power supply.


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:54 am 
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10/11/2017: Installation Completed


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:55 am 
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Generation and usage information is available by clicking the link below:

/solar


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:17 pm 
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The system has now been operational for just under 3 months and is already leading to significant savings.

There savings can be seen on the power bills: /powerbills


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