CASE STUDY

Alexandria Montessori Academy – 26kW Rooftop PV

General Information

Site Address: 2/160 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
Type: Childcare
Daily Energy Usage: 458 kWh

Site Description

  • 1400m2 complex consisting of offices, open plan classrooms, outdoor play areas, and utility rooms.
  • Lighting and AC loads are considered critical to maintain Australian standards for an educational facility, and to maintain student comfort levels

Our Solution

  • 26 kW Solar PV System, consisting of 94 x 275W polycrystalline modules
  • Reduces the daily electrical load of the facility by 36%
  • Matching of solar system’s production profile to large daytime loads greatly reduced the facility’s peak demand capacity.

Results

Estimated Annual Savings
$8,678

CO2e Reduction (p.a)
30.1 Tons

Payback
2.8 Years

Electricity Consumption Reduction (p.a.)
36.3 MWh