Is solar power a good source for Sydney?

And there’s no better source for Sydney than solar. The City of Sydney believes solar power will play an important role in the city’s future. The technology is well-established, safe and efficient, and it’s getting cheaper all the time.

Can solar power help Sydney create a sustainable future?

Scientists and governments all over the world agree: to create a sustainable future, we must make the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. And there’s no better source for Sydney than solar. The City of Sydney believes solar power will play an important role in the city’s future.

Where can you get solar power in Sydney?

These include Paddington and Sydney town halls, Redfern Oval, Green Square’s new childcare centre and Victoria Park Pool. Solar panels on the roof of the Victoria Park Pool complex. Then there’s our new Alexandra Canal Depot. It’s been designed to produce all its own power, thanks to its 1600 solar panels and its large-scale lithium ion battery.

Should Sydney have solar panels?

There are so many big, blank roofs in Sydney. Solar panels will help insulate them, as well as provide local energy. City research has identified that if every viable city rooftop had solar installed, we’d be able to generate 10% of the area’s demand – around 400 megawatts. At the moment, there are just 12 megawatts of solar.

Are solar panels a good investment in Australia?

Then there are the cost benefits. Thanks to a huge uptake of solar over the last decade, solar is now one of the cheapest forms of power in Australia. Every time the number of panels doubles, we see a 28% reduction in the cost of the energy generated.

Where can I buy solar energy in NSW?

We’re committed to buy electricity and renewable energy certificates from Sapphire Wind Farm near Glen Innes in northern NSW, Bomen Solar Farm near Wagga Wagga in the south-west of the state, and a not-for-profit community-owned solar scheme near Nowra on the south-east NSW coast.