Case Studies | Hornsby Shire Council Solar PV Systems
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Hornsby Shire Council Solar PV Systems Featured

"Autonomous Energy present themselves as more than just salesmen selling a product. They have proven themselves to be learned engineers that possess and practise high values of sustainability, which engenders confidence in their products and workmanship. Autonomous Energy is a company that is efficient, cooperative, friendly and professional, and will go that extra mile to ensure client satisfaction."

Dr. Rima Lauge-Kristensen
Sustainable Energy Officer, Hornsby Shire Council

 

Autonomous Energy won the tender with Hornsby Shire Council to design, supply, install, commission and maintain 40kW commercial size solar PV system across council's Main Administration Building and Hornsby Library. The system features world record efficiency multicrystalline Kyocera solar modules, SMA Tri-Power three phase inverters and a dedicated Solar Data Monitoring System. Both the Main Administration Building and the Hornsby Library feature a LCD screens in the lobby which displays a range of Solar PV system parameters to the community. In addition a dedicated online portal has been developed to monitor system performance. Previously Autonomous Energy worked with Hornsby Shire Council to install a number of small Solar PV system at Council sport and childcare facilities.

Click here for the online Solar Data Monitoring portal for Hornsby Shire Council Main Administration Building

Click here for the online Solar Data Monitoring portal for Hornsby Library

  • System Size: 40.42kW
  • Daily Energy Production: 152 kWh
  • Roof Space: 252m2
  • Annual Energy Production: 55,486kWh
  • Annual Emissions Reduction: 58.8t CO2-e
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