Big things are continuing to happen on the Western Australian commercial solar scene – a new project will soon grab the title of the largest rooftop solar panel system in the state.
Broadway Fair Ltd, owner of the iconic Broadway Fair Shopping Centre Crawley has announced what will be Perth and Western Australia’s largest rooftop solar array.
The 310 kW solar panel system will consist of 950 high efficiency solar panels and produce enough clean electricity to provide over 30% of Broadway Fair’s usage – the equivalent of powering 70 energy efficient homes.
The array will be installed at the same time as a new roof on the Centre.
Paul Avon-Smith, General Manager of Broadway Fair, said Centre management had been working in partnership with national commercial solar provider Energy Matters for over 12 months to design and implement the new array.
“The solar and re-roofing project is currently being assessed by Subiaco council and Western Power – we look forward to making a start on the project in the next couple of months and expect the project to be complete well before summer”.
The re-roofing and solar project will be undertaken by local builder W. Fairweather and Son Pty Ltd and Energy Matters’ local partner Infinite Energy.
“Peter Fairweather’s grandfather built the Broadway fair shopping centre, his father helped maintain the centre and now Peter is the third generation to look after the Centre – so it seems right that Fairweather will be doing the complex re-roofing project,” Mr Avon-Smith said.
“Fairweather have developed a comprehensive plan for removing the old tiles and installing the new roof – so we expect only minimal inconvenience to shoppers throughout the 6-8 weeks of the re-roof and solar construction.”
The Broadway Fair project will be Energy Matters’ second recent major commercial solar installation in Perth says Richard Johnston of Energy Matters.
“Working with the folks at Broadway Fair has been a pleasure and we are looking forward to helping many more businesses like Broadway Fair to provide clean energy solutions for their tenants and reducing growing pressure on existing infrastructure. It is as much about good business as doing their bit for the environment.”
Broadway Fair Solar Facts and figures
– Australian designed and made SunLock Solar framing system
– 950 high efficiency BenQ 327W panels
– Austrian Fronius inverters
– Around 6 km of wiring
– Projected annual output of almost 500,000 kWh per annum
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Broadway Fair
Paul Avon-Smith MAIDC
General Manager
Fairway Investments Ltd
P: +61 8 9386 3390
F: +61 8 9386 4636
E: broadwayfair@masrealestate.com.au
Energy Matters
Katie Smith
AC Agency
02 9356 4700 | 0412 576 014
katie@acagency.com.au
ABOUT BROADWAY FAIR
Established in 1972, Broadway Fair is a popular shopping destination for both locals and UWA students. The Centre comprises 59 retailers, food outlets and professional service businesses.
ABOUT ENERGY MATTERS
Energy Matters is one of Australia’s largest national companies solely dedicated to solar energy; with warehouses around the country and a staff of more than 60 people. The award winning business was founded in 2005 and has since installed over 15,000 solar systems on homes, schools and commercial buildings. Its major projects include Australia’s largest privately funded solar photovoltaic project, Melbourne’s NEXTDC data centre and Perth’s current largest solar array (300 kW) for Bidvest Foodservices in Bibra Lake; formally launched in June 2014 by the Hon. Mike Nahan, MLA, Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Multicultural Affairs.
Energy Matters is committed to helping Australians live in a world of energy abundance by providing quality solar systems at affordable prices. Its nationwide team of passionate and knowledgeable solar advocates, expert installers and reputable brands are the foundation of its success. Energy Matters is 100% Australian owned and sources only products that have been tested in Australia’s harsh conditions. With expertise in both grid connect and stand-alone power, Energy Matters is able to provide flexible clean energy solutions to fit almost all needs. To learn more or join the thousands of Australians who have already gone solar, visit www.energymatters.com.au.
