Renewable Energy Project: Solar Panels, Bundjalung people
Byron Community College are a community organisation that provides a wide range of training to the wider community. They operate a number of nationally recognised training courses as well as a large amount of short courses (100+ per term). They also provide youth training, local markets and have a community garden.
Byron Community College had an existing 30kW system which, after multiple inspections was condemned due to age and condition. CORENA was able to provide a loan to allow them to install a replacement system. The existing panels will be removed, tested and where suitable, reused.
The existing system exported a lot of electricity so CORENA assisted the college to size their new system to meet their current needs while still allowing for a battery and growth in the future.
Website – https://byroncollege.org.au/
This project has been fully funded – Thank you!
Loan details
Loan amount: $14,700
Loan repayments: $940 per quarter
Status: Installed
Installation date: 28 September 2024
Work Details
19.3kW solar system
39 X 495W – Sunpower Corporation
1 X 15kW – Fronius Inverter(SYMO 15.0-3-M)
Expected savings: 26,397kWhs and $4,025/annum
Reduction in carbon emissions/yr: 19 tonnes
“Byron Community College stands to benefit significantly from a CORENA loan for a new solar system. This investment will not only reduce our energy bills but also align perfectly with our core sustainability values and principles. By showcasing this solar system, we provide a powerful example of sustainability in action to our students, inspiring them to embrace energy efficiency in their own lives. As a community organization, these benefits are enormous and widespread, reinforcing our commitment to environmental stewardship and demonstrating practical, impactful solutions for a sustainable future”
Anne Stovin, CEO, Byron Community College
Honour roll
Thankyou to the following people for donating to this project
| 6/8/2024 | OTTWAY THE LABEL | $6,700.00 |
| 1/7/2024 | Marco Ostini | $236.34 |
| 1/7/2024 | Tom Lester | $10.00 |
| 1/7/2024 | Laquorious Dee | $30.00 |
| 2/7/2024 | The Brittle Family | $490.80 |
| 2/7/2024 | Anon | $48.80 |
| 2/7/2024 | Anon | $4.59 |
| 2/7/2024 | Anon | $448.57 |
| 3/7/2024 | Lenard | $223.64 |
| 3/7/2024 | Anon | $153.86 |
| 3/7/2024 | Anon | $25.40 |
| 3/7/2024 | Club Italia repayment | $80.00 |
| 10/7/2024 | Club Italia repayment | $80.00 |
| 15/7/2024 | Woonona Bulli repayment | $680.00 |
| 17/7/2024 | Club Italia repayment | $80.00 |
| 18/7/2024 | Central Coast Steiner repayment | $2,400.00 |
| 22/7/2024 | Mary Knoll repayment | $192.00 |
| 24/7/2024 | Club Italia repayment | $80.00 |
| 31/7/2024 | Club Italia repayment | $80.00 |
| 1/8/2024 | Woden Valley Child Care repayment | $1,200.00 |
| 7/8/2024 | Club Italia repayment | $80.00 |
| 7/8/2024 | Murray Mallee Aged Care repayment | $1,040.00 |
| 8/8/2024 | Clunes Coronation Hall repayment | $336.00 |