Energy Solution: Solar Solutions

Foodland West Lakes

99kW
Solar System Size
Co2 REDUCTION
54.5 Tonnes
LED lightning
134MWh of Annual Clean Energy
PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS AND THE CLIMATE.

As a group, Foodland thinks and cares about future generations of South Australians by ensuring good food is readily available in their stores across the state in a sustainable way.

Foodland reduced 54.5 tonnes of carbon footprint through adopting LED lighting and
energy-efficient refrigeration and waste management strategies by using bio-degradable bags and soft plastic recycling.

By partnering with ZEN Energy, Foodland West Lakes is reducing its operating costs while being environmentally and economically sustainable.

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Store Owner, West Lakes Foodland
Sam Zucco
“We exist to serve our customers and community and plan on doing this for many years to come; our rooftop solar enables us to do our bit for the environment by reducing our carbon footprint and giving us a more secure energy future.”

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SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT
The Forktree Project
SSROC
Foodland West Lakes
Sundrop Farms
St John’s Grammar
Nevertire Solar Farm
Nurmurkah Solar Farm
Coriole Winery
The University of Adelaide

ST John’s Grammar

130kW
Roof-top solar system
100,000 kg
Carbon emissions saved in the first year
Energy from the grid
The extra energy St John’s Grammar requires from the grid is supplied by ZEN.
MORE THAN AN ENERGY SOLUTION, AN ENERGY EDUCATION

ZEN Energy worked with the school to deliver their environmental goals with rooftop solar. They have 456 panels and the three systems combined are 130kW. As a result, St John’s Grammar School provides a more sustainable and environmentally conscious environment for their students, teaching staff, and community.

In 2018 ZEN Energy became the energy retailer for St John’s Grammar School, supplying the complimentary energy required from the grid creating a holistic energy partnership.

In 2021 St John’s Grammar School joined the Solar Schools program to gain greater visibility of their energy generation and consumption and to educate their students about solar. Solar Schools provides curriculum-aligned lessons and learning experiences using actual live data.

By partnering with ZEN Energy, St John’s significantly reduced their operating costs while being environmentally and economically sustainable. This allows the School to redirect funds into value and positive initiatives for their students, like Solar Schools.

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Co-ordinator Junior School Life
Bronwyn Sharpe
“Powerful education is education that is relevant and authentic. One of the reasons we were attracted to Solar Schools is that children can visually see what we are currently generating and consuming.”
Property Manager
Arthur Galantomos
We take sustainability seriously at St John’s Grammar. We looked at what we can do as a community to reduce our environmental impact, and rooftop solar was one of the major initiatives we introduced.

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SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT
The Forktree Project
SSROC
Foodland West Lakes
Sundrop Farms
St John’s Grammar
Nevertire Solar Farm
Nurmurkah Solar Farm
Coriole Winery
The University of Adelaide

Nevertire Solar farm

The 132MW Nevertire Solar Farm
ZEN Energy acknowledges the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land on which Nevertire Solar Farm stands. We recognise their continuing connection to Country and culture.

The 132MW Nevertire Solar Farm is located near Warren in northwest New South Wales. The Nevertire Solar Farm was initially developed by Epuron and Island Green Power and was purchased in mid-2018 by Elliott Green Power Limited. Elliott Green Power is a wholly owned subsidiary of US Elliott Investment Management. The farm was constructed in Nevertire for the region’s excellent solar irradiation and proximity to a strong electricity network.

The construction of Nevertire Solar Farm took place during a major drought in NSW, providing a welcome boost to the local Warren community. Using local labour and contractors delivered a considerable economic uplift to the community during a difficult period.

The solar plant began operating in December 2019 and generates approximately 265,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually. Nevertire produces enough electricity to power around 42,000 homes with green energy, making a significant contribution to Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

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The local community

During construction, a key focus was on hiring from within the local community with specific opportunities related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.

The project utilised local quarries, concrete suppliers, contractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineering companies, hire equipment, fuel supplies and on-site amenities. The farm provided work for approx—400 people from the region.

The project was completed with support from the local Orana people.

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Co-ordinator Junior School Life
Bronwyn Sharpe
“Powerful education is education that is relevant and authentic. One of the reasons we were attracted to Solar Schools is that children can visually see what we are currently generating and consuming.”
Property Manager
Arthur Galantomos
We take sustainability seriously at St John’s Grammar. We looked at what we can do as a community to reduce our environmental impact, and rooftop solar was one of the major initiatives we introduced.

READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT
The Forktree Project
SSROC
Foodland West Lakes
Sundrop Farms
St John’s Grammar
Nevertire Solar Farm
Nurmurkah Solar Farm
Coriole Winery
The University of Adelaide

Numurkah Solar farm

NEOEN has contracted 60% of the farms output to ZEN Energy

“ZEN Energy acknowledges the Yorta Yorta people, traditional custodians of the land on which Numurkah Solar Farm stands. We recognise their continuing connection to country and culture.”

The Numurkah Solar Farm, at 128 MW, is the largest in Victoria. The farm is located 6km south of Numurkah in Northern Victoria, a location with that rare combination of plentiful sunlight and proximity to transmission lines. Neoen owns and operates the solar farm, and Downer provides on-site operations and maintenance services. Downer was also the engineering, procurement and design (EPC) contractor for the solar farm. Construction began in October 2018 and was completed just nine months later in July 2019.

ZEN Energy uses the Numurkah Solar Farm to supply 100% renewable electricity to the CSIRO’s Victorian sites. In an agreement with Neoen and the Victorian Government, Numurkah Solar Farm also helps power the Melbourne Tram Network.

“The Numurkah Solar Farm will play an important role in supporting the transformation of our energy network towards clean, renewable energy and reaching our renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.” The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio,Victoria’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change.

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SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT
The Forktree Project
SSROC
Foodland West Lakes
Sundrop Farms
St John’s Grammar
Nevertire Solar Farm
Nurmurkah Solar Farm
Coriole Winery
The University of Adelaide

coriole winery

130kW
Roof-top solar system
100,000 kg
Carbon emissions saved in the first year
Energy from the grid
The extra energy St John’s Grammar requires from the grid is supplied by ZEN.
MORE THAN AN ENERGY SOLUTION, AN ENERGY EDUCATION

ZEN Energy worked with the school to deliver their environmental goals with rooftop solar. They have 456 panels and the three systems combined are 130kW. As a result, St John’s Grammar School provides a more sustainable and environmentally conscious environment for their students, teaching staff, and community.

In 2018 ZEN Energy became the energy retailer for St John’s Grammar School, supplying the complimentary energy required from the grid creating a holistic energy partnership.

In 2021 St John’s Grammar School joined the Solar Schools program to gain greater visibility of their energy generation and consumption and to educate their students about solar. Solar Schools provides curriculum-aligned lessons and learning experiences using actual live data.

By partnering with ZEN Energy, St John’s significantly reduced their operating costs while being environmentally and economically sustainable. This allows the School to redirect funds into value and positive initiatives for their students, like Solar Schools.

Request a consultation
Co-ordinator Junior School Life
Bronwyn Sharpe
“Powerful education is education that is relevant and authentic. One of the reasons we were attracted to Solar Schools is that children can visually see what we are currently generating and consuming.”
Property Manager
Arthur Galantomos
We take sustainability seriously at St John’s Grammar. We looked at what we can do as a community to reduce our environmental impact, and rooftop solar was one of the major initiatives we introduced.

READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT
The Forktree Project
SSROC
Foodland West Lakes
Sundrop Farms
St John’s Grammar
Nevertire Solar Farm
Nurmurkah Solar Farm
Coriole Winery
The University of Adelaide

the university of adelaide

27.5 kW
Roof-top solar system
30%
Of facility’s energy
THE FIRST 6 GREEN STAR EDUCATION CENTRE IN AUSTRALIA

ZEN installed a 27.5KW system on the roof of the University’s Ingkarni Wardli Building, home to the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. The nine-storey building was the first education centre in Australia to be awarded a 6 Green Star rating when it opened in 2010. The system can supply up to 30% of the building’s energy.

 

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Senior Technical Officer
Damon Golledge
“It’s been a great project and a great profile for ZEN and us.”


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SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT
The Forktree Project
SSROC
Foodland West Lakes
Sundrop Farms
St John’s Grammar
Nevertire Solar Farm
Nurmurkah Solar Farm
Coriole Winery
The University of Adelaide