Nillumbik, VIC blends renewable energy with emergency readiness in innovative stadium project
Nillumbik, VIC Innovative Stadium Project Renewable Energy
The council-owned Community Bank Stadium houses 333 solar panels capable of producing 100 kilowatts. Solar energy produced on-site is stored in a 100kWh battery system to decrease reliance on the grid. An LCD screen in a high-traffic area shows system performance along with bushfire conditions. Community Bank Stadium acts as a regional emergency center during natural disasters. Nillumbik's off-grid solar and battery system is the first of its kind in the world.
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Innovative project wins award at the National Climate Awards 2020
Nillumbik Shire Council has won the prestigious Innovation (Metropolitan) Award at the 2020 Cities Power Partnership National Climate Awards held on Thursday 29 October 2020.
Nillumbik Council - Solar and Battery System for Bushfire Refuge
EnviroGroup built a solar and battery powered bushfire refuge for Nillumbik Council. See how the centre can go completely off grid during emergencies.
Project Succeeded
Nillumbik won the Innovation Award at the 2020 Cities Power Partnership National Climate Awards for the project. The stadium produced energy in excess of its needs within seven months of the system's installation.
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