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Hervey Bay solar projects keep powering on

Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has welcomed another key milestone in the Bligh Government's $4 million plan to help power Hervey Bay with clean energy.

Mr Robertson said Queensland Health had now completed contractual arrangements with ABB Australia to install a $1.3 million 266 kilowatt solar panel system at the Hervey Bay Hospital.

"Depending on the weather, installation will begin within a few weeks on a solar panel system that will generate approximately 385 megawatt hours of energy each year, saving the hospital around $20,000 per year on electricity costs," Mr Robertson said.

"It will also help to reduce the hospital's carbon emissions by 400 tonnes a year.

"An interactive web-kiosk and large screen television showing the energy being produced by the system daily, monthly and annually will also be installed in the hospital's foyer as an education tool for visitors.

"This project and the $2.7 million Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm are part of the Bligh Government's commitment to renewable energy projects.

(Workers began installing the solar panels at the solar farm last week - http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=78513)

"The finalisation of the contractual arrangements for the Hervey Bay Hospital solar project is an important step towards creating a clean energy future for all Queenslanders."

ABB Power Generation Manager Jason Venning said the project will be the largest rooftop solar PV system at any hospital in Queensland.

"This marks a significant milestone for ABB in Australia," Mr Venning said.

"ABB will draw from our global expertise in the solar industry to deliver a solar power system which operates at high efficiency, providing a lower cost per kilowatt production.
"Our innovative technology and expertise is gained by our involvement in many of the world's largest turnkey solar projects.

"The hospital has already reduced its energy consumption significantly by implementing a number of energy efficiency initiatives, and with the addition of the renewable energy from this system, they will become more self sufficient."

Energy and Water Utilities
The Honourable Stephen Robertson
01/02/2012
Hervey Bay solar projects keep powering on

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Publish Date: 01 Feb 12

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Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy :
PO Box 15216, City East Qld 4002, Brisbane
Phone: 07 3898 0375
Non-fixed: 1800 657 567
Fax: 07 3238 3088

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