47. Murray Mallee Aged Care Group

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Project 47 – Murray Mallee Aged Care Group, SA

Murray Mallee Aged Care Group are an Australian Government funded, not for profit, non-government organisation that supports older people to live independently in their own home with the supports that they require to live the life they choose. A 25.73kW solar PV system will be installed on their administration and training centre. Murray Mallee Aged Care Group have a number of fleet vehicles and the system has been sized to allow for electric vehicle charging in the future using the excess solar.

Murray Mallee Aged Care Group CEO Anna Howard said “Murray Mallee Aged Care Group are committed to contributing to projects that positively impact the environment. Installing and operating solar panels enable the organisation to operate in an environmentally responsible manner.”

Website: https://murraymalleeagedcareservices.com.au/

This project has been fully funded – Thank you!

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Thanks to all the people who have donated to this project.

Loan details

Loan amount: $18,990
Loan repayments: $1,300 quarterly
Status: Completed project
Installation date: 7th and 8th of November 2022

Work details

25.73 kW solar electricity system
Canadian Solar 415W MONO (BLK) solar panels
Fronius SYMO 20.0-3-M Inverter
Fronius web monitoring and a Fronius smart meter

Cost: $18,990
Expected savings: 35,609 kWh and $5,909 per year

Reduction in carbon emissions/yr: Equivalent to 6.4 average households using renewable electricity instead of grid electricity.