Byron, NSW adds a solar-paneled roof to public car park in bid to cut carbon emissions
Byron, NSW Solar Roof Public Car Park Emissions
The car park next to council offices in Mullumbimby features a 99-kilowatt solar roof covering 40 outdoor spaces. The solar roof provides approximately 25% of the office's energy and reduces annual energy costs by $30,000 AUD. Any energy in excess of office needs on weekends is sent back to the local grid. Byron added an EV charger powered by solar energy. This project works toward the council's goal of 100% carbon-free energy use by 2025.
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Council's solar carpark roof opened today - Byron Shire Council
Council’s $380,000 solar carpark roof in Mullumbimby was officially opened today (17 September 2019).
Solar carpark coming to Mullumbimby - Byron Shire Council
Work is about to start on the construction of a $380,000 solar ‘roof’ in the Council-owned carpark in Station Street, Mullumbimby with photo-voltaic solar panels to be installed over approximately 40 parking spaces.
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