Saint Mary Coptic Church, Calamvale, Brisbane, QLD
The community at Saint Mary Coptic Church in Calamvale, Brisbane, decided to reduce the carbon footprint associated with its energy consumption. Regenpower conducted an energy assessment and recommended the installation of a photovoltaic system to generate electricity to offset the cost of its electricity usage (approx. $10,000 per year) and to export excess energy to the grid.
A photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system was designed and installed on the roof of the church in September 2010. The system comprised 60 PV modules, 180W CEEG solar panels. A 3-phase CMS inverter rated 11kW was installed for optimal current output.
The system installation was carried out by Regen’s installation partner, Acsel Pty Ltd, in 3 days. The PV system was commissioned and tested on 23rd September. The system was featured on Channel 10 News on Wednesday 10th October 2010.
The system is ideally suited to any complex requiring at least 10kW power as schools, community halls, shopping centres, large residential etc. Federal and State policies support the installations of PV systems. It is up to all of us to take advantage of these incentives, reduce our carbon emissions and feel good about what we are doing.
Project Overview
| Location | Calamvale, Queensland |
| System Size | 10.8 kW |
| No. of Solar Modules | 60 x 180 W CEEG panels |
| No. of Inverters | 11kW, 3-phase CMS Inverter |
| Annual Energy Yield | 16000 kWh per annum |
| Estimated CO2 Savings | 16 metric tons per annum |
Benefits
System expected to generate excess of 16,000 kWh of electricity per annum
Reduced carbon footprint by approximately 16 metric tons of CO2
Saves no less than 50% of Church electricity bill
Roman Catholic Church, Morley, WA.
The church community preferred to have PV module installed in the shape of a cross. Two systems of 5 KW each are operational in the church premises. Each system has 22 solar panels with each panel producing 235 W.The system was installed by the Regen in October 2011.
Project Overview
| Location | 47 Wellington Road,Morley WA 6062 Phone: 92768500 |
| System Size | 5.17 kW (2 systems) |
| No. of Solar Modules | 44 x 235 W QCell panels |
| No. of Inverters | SMA Sunny Boy 5kW (2 systems) |
| Annual Energy Yield | 16,790 kWh per annum |
| Estimated CO2 Savings | 8.7 metric tons per annum |
Benefits
Energy generated per annum: 16790 kWh
Reduced carbon footprint by approximately 8.7 metric tons per annum
About 50% of Church electricity bill saved
Whitfords Catholic Church, Craige, WA
The Whitford Catholic communities wanted to install a 5KW system with 28 panels ,each panel producing 190 W.The installation was completed in June 2011 by Regen team.
Energy generated per annum: 8395 kWh
Reduced carbon footprint by approximately 4.4 metric tons per annum
About 50% of Church electricity bill saved
Project Overview
| Location | 270 Camberwarra Drive Craige WA 6025. Phone 93072776 |
| System Size | 5.32 kW |
| No. of Solar Modules | 28 x 190 W CEEG panels |
| No. of Inverters | Power One 5 kW |
| Annual Energy Yield | 8395 kWh per annum |
| Estimated CO2 Savings | 4.4 metric tons per annum |
St John & St Paul Catholic Church, Willetton, WA.
The church community wanted a 5KW system installed on the roof with 28 panels of 190 W each.The system was installed in June 2011
Benefits
Energy generated per annum: 8395 kWh
Reduce carbon footprint by approximately 4.4 metric tons per annum
Saves about 50% of Church electricity bill
Project Overview
| Location | 5 Ingham court Willetton WA 6155. Phone : 93325992 |
| System Size | 5.32 kW |
| No. of Solar Modules | 28 x 190 W CEEG panels |
| No. of Inverters | SMA Sunny Boy 5kW |
| Annual Energy Yield | 8395 kWh per annum |
| Estimated CO2 Savings | 4.4 metric tons per annum |