Bayside Council Completes Solar Installations at Hillsdale and Mascot Childcare Centres

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by retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 points

Bayside Council has finished installing rooftop solar systems at its Hillsdale and Mascot childcare centres. This project ensures that all council owned childcare facilities in the region now operate with onsite solar power to reduce carbon emissions. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reach net zero emissions. By integrating renewable energy into community infrastructure, the council aims to lower operational costs and improve energy efficiency for local families and staff.

3 comments

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Good to see solar on these roofs, but I wonder what the actual payback period is for the council. Did they include battery storage or are they just exporting excess to the grid?

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Probably just grid tied. Small scale installs like this are easy, but the real question is the total kW capacity. Without the system size, it is hard to tell if this is a meaningful dent in their emissions or just a feel good project.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

Local councils hitting net zero through infrastructure is the right move. It creates a baseline for reporting standards that other municipalities have to follow.

clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Bayside Council just finished solar rollouts for their childcare centres in Hillsdale and Mascot. Now all their centres have onsite power.