Australia's Largest Solar Power System

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Two leading Australian companies will join forces and build Australia’s largest solar power system at the Adelaide Showgrounds

TODAY it has been announced that Australia’s largest solar photovoltaic power system will be designed and installed by an alliance partnership between National building and engineering company, Built Environs and Solar Shop Australia, a National provider of grid connect solar systems.

The 1MegaWatt (MW) rooftop solar system will be installed over six separate buildings at the Adelaide Showgrounds and is approximately two and a half times the size of the Singleton Solar Power Station in NSW, which surprisingly has remained Australia’s largest solar system for the last 11 years.

Once completed, the solar system is expected to produce approximately 1435 MWh of electricity annually which is enough energy to power over 230 households.

In addition it will prevent the release of 1500 tonnes of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere annually and is the equivalent of taking 450 cars off Australian roads.

Solar Shop Australia’s managing director, Mr Adrian Ferraretto, said that the project is a significant step forward in the evolution of the solar industry in Australia.

"Australia has one of the best climates for producing solar energy in the world and this 1 MW system will highlight to the community the benefits of investing in large scale solar systems." Mr Ferraretto said.

Built Environs Chairman Michael O’Connor, said that it’s always exciting to be involved in such a landmark project.

"The solar installation is a significant project that will have such a positive impact on the environment which makes it even more rewarding for Built Environs given our focus on renewable energies." Mr O'Connor said.

The installation is bringing together two leading companies from the national building and construction, and solar industries and will combine their respective knowledge and experience to produce a world class solution.

Built Environs, based in South Australia, excels in the design, development, construction and project management of award-winning commercial structures and civil and mechanical engineering projects Australia wide. With a growing experience in the renewable energies market, Built Environs has worked on the civil engineering aspects of a number of wind farm projects in South Australia and nationally. Further reinforcing its green credentials, the company employs twelve Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Accredited Professionals, thought to be the largest number employed by a building or engineering company in the state.

Solar Shop Australia is the largest provider of grid connect solar systems in Australia having installed 25 per cent of all systems in 2008. Using quality components sourced globally and locally the company has helped thousands of Australian homeowner’s realise the benefits of solar energy over the last ten years with the installation of roof and ground mounted solar systems. Solar Shop Australia is now using this knowledge and experience to develop large scale commercial projects nationwide.