SolarMax powers up Yass Valley Aged Care
Announcement posted by SolarMax 04 Feb 2014
Through Ygrene Energy, SolarMax has provided six 15kW 15MT2 grid connected inverters and one 10kW 10MT2 inverter for YVAC’s solar PV system. The completed 100kW solar PV system is expected to generate an average of over 448kWh of solar power daily and will reduce the energy bills for YVAC by over $52,000 each year. YVAC will also reduce its reliance on drawing electricity from the grid and the installation will reduce its carbon emissions by 150 tonnes annually.
Impressed by a similar solar PV installation at the Yass Soldiers Club that used SolarMax’s MaxMonitoring and MaxMetro Systems, the YVAC Board decided to invest in a similar sized solar system using SolarMax to enjoy the cost-savings and reduced carbon footprint for its aged care facility.
Rowena Abbey, Mayor of Yass and a Board Member of YVAC said, “Yass Valley Aged Care has faced increasing energy costs over the last two years and the board wanted to implement a financially viable energy solution that would help reduce our overall energy cost. The benefits and the cost savings the Yass Soldiers Club was able to achieve was a driving factor in our decision to appoint Ygrene Energy and use SolarMax inverters.”
“Using funds generously donated by the local community and the Yass Aged Care Foundation, the board knew that solar power would greatly benefit our operations in the long term. Having recognised the savings Yass Solders Club has achieved from their solar installation, we were convinced that a solar PV system would be a sound investment that would assist with our future capital expenditures and meet our energy requirements”
Gavin Merchant, Key Account Manager for SolarMax Australia said, “SolarMax is delighted to be providing our quality Swiss-made solar inverters for yet another commercial project in Yass. Ygrene Energy has demonstrated their experience and expertise in helping customers get the most out of their solar PV systems and they are a strategic partner who have reached out and, educated the community in Yass about the advantages of solar power and selecting SolarMax inverters.”
Timothy Davaris, Owner and CEO of Ygrene Energy said, “Yass has seen a growing interest in solar PV systems and the work we’ve done for the Yass Soldiers Club has fuelled the desire for solar PV systems. Having developed a proven track record as a solar installer, we are proud of the solar PV system we developed for the Yass Valley Aged Care facility. The installation was completed with no disruptions and on time. Without a doubt, this installation will deliver significant cost savings and be environmentally sustainable.”
“It has been a simple decision for Ygrene Energy to preference SolarMax as it produces world-class inverters that consistently delivers high energy yields and offers terrific value for customers. We have made SolarMax inverters the core product for all our projects”.
SolarMax’s MT series inverters are easy to install, reliable and designed to last. With a maximum efficiency of up to 98 percent, these inverters are suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. The MT series inverters satisfy the safety requirements stated in AS/NZS 5033:2012 standards (IEC 62109-1/-2) as well as the AS 4777.2 and AS 4777.3 standards. SolarMax products are accredited by the Clean Energy Council (CEC). All SolarMax string inverters have a five year standard warranty which can be extended up to 25 years.
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About SolarMax
Sputnik Engineering AG, a Swiss company, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grid-connected solar inverters. Under the name SolarMax the company develops, produces and sells inverters, and has done for more than 20 years – from photovoltaic plants on single-family homes whose kilowatt output is modest, to the solar power plants whose output is measured in megawatts. The inverter is a key component of the solar plant, transforming the generated direct current into grid-compliant alternating current. 20 years of experience is not only reflected in the Swiss quality, highest efficiency, reliability, and durability of the SolarMax product range; but also in the way the company offers its customers excellent international support in the field of after sales, comprehensive warranty services, and intelligent solutions for system monitoring.
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