SOLAR panels on the roof of Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre are now in operation.
The panels were installed last year. Frankston councillor Claire Harvey says that “the 523 kilowatt system will save an estimated 614 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually and is expected to pay for itself within eight years.”
“With almost 1 million visitors each year, PARC is a big user of energy, so this system is key in helping the reduction of Frankston’s emissions. We are excited to see the positive impacts solar has on our energy usage and environment,” she said.
“The PARC rooftop solar project complements the installation of another new rooftop solar system almost completed at Frankston Civic Centre. The solar projects are key actions in councils towards zero emissions plan and will help to reduce council’s emissions and contribution to climate change.”
The PARC project is council’s largest solar project to date.