Dalwood Child and Family Community Centre goes solar Dalwood Child and Family Community Centre became the first NSW Health facility to be net zero for electricity. The installation of a 250kW
Funding was secured from the Health Fund for Energy
With an average daily power usage of 790kWh, the system is expected to generate over 900kWh per day, covering 114 per cent of the centre’s electricity needs. It followed previous successful solar installations at Mona Vale, Brookvale, Hornsby, and Royal North Shore.
solar photovoltaic (PV) system has greatly reduced the centre’s reliance on grid power and decrease its carbon footprint. In total, 430 solar panels were installed on three buildings across the campus. The sustainability journey for Dalwood began in early 2023 when NSLHD, in collaboration with NSW Health, explored the feasibility of integrating solar panels at the centre.
Efficiency Projects, leading to the successful installation of the solar power system. The solar system was designed to power the entire facility during the day and export surplus energy to offset nighttime consumption. This achievement will make Dalwood effectively the first NSW Health facility that is net zero for electricity, marking a significant milestone for the district and NSW Health.
Solar panels on Dalwood’s Child and Family Community Centre
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