Coburg Solar Village a boost for Melbourne

The Moreland Energy Foundation has welcomed the announcement by Mr Peter Garrett ALP Shadow Minister for the Environment that if elected a Rudd Labor Government would fund the Coburg Solar Village project.

The Coburg Solar Village project has been developed over 3 years and in total is a $10.2 million boost to solar and energy efficiency measures in Melbourne.

Mr Mike Hill Chairman said “This is a terrific announcement and will give solar energy a significant profile in Melbourne. The solar installations will be very visible and will provide a powerful indication to us all that solar and other renewable technologies can work today and are available now to help us all get onto a more sustainable future.”

“This is the first large scale solar installation in Melbourne.”

“The project will involve solar installations on 400 houses, energy efficiency retrofits for over 900 households, the installation of 200 state of the art smart meters, research into air-conditioning use, Melbourne solar panel installation at 4 schools and at civic facilities such as Coburg library, Coburg leisure centre and railway station.”

“The project will be part of the Coburg Solar 2020 initiative which will see the reinvigoration of the Coburg area through the development of inner urban housing, shopping facilities and civic facilities.”

The Coburg solar village project will provide a renewed boost to renewable energy in Melbourne.

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Darryn Van Hout

I developed an interest in the Australian energy and construction sectors more than a decade ago and have since closely followed the trends, technologies and developments shaping both industries. My involvement in the Australian solar market began in 2008, and over the years I have built strong connections with professionals, businesses and organisations across the construction, solar and renewable energy sectors in Australia and internationally. These connections include solar panel and inverter manufacturers, electrical and construction industry professionals, software developers creating tools to quote, monitor and manage solar power systems, and media organisations that closely follow developments across energy, construction and renewable technologies. Today, I continue to contribute as an industry advocate, author and commentator, sharing practical insights and information to help Australian consumers and businesses better understand solar power, energy technologies, construction-related developments and the changing Australian energy landscape.