Melbourne Showgrounds Reduces its Carbon Footprint Through Solar Power
Announcement posted by Yingli Solar 17 Nov 2014
MELBOURNE, Australia – November 17, 2014 – Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty Ltd* and Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH) announced today the installation of a 100kW solar system using Yingli Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and the Enphase® Microinverter System, at Melbourne Showgrounds through its installation partner, EnviroGroup.
Managed by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (RASV), Melbourne Showgrounds is the city’s largest and most versatile indoor/outdoor event venue. The expansive property is comprised of purpose-built exhibition and event spaces as well as restored heritage buildings and spans over 19 hectares. The Showgrounds host some of Melbourne’s most popular trade shows, music and recreational events and is home to the Royal Melbourne Show, the state’s largest community event which attracts more than 450,000 visitors annually.
The solar PV installation on the administration centre rooftop is comprised of 400 Yingli Solar 250W solar panels and 400 Enphase M215 microinverters. Through this solar PV system, RASV will reduce the building’s electricity bill by up to 40 percent and its carbon footprint by 172 tonnes per year.
Mark O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, RASV said, “The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria is continually looking for new ways to reduce environmental impacts and to reduce operating costs. An energy audit to identify ways to improve our sustainability led us to solar power. EnviroGroup, Yingli Solar and Enphase Energy have delivered an impressive solar system that reduces our energy bills and meets our need to be more environmentally sustainable.”
Melinda Payne, General Manager of EnviroGroup, said, “One of the greatest challenges we faced with the installation in the Melbourne Showgrounds was the limited roof space and partial shading from its air-conditioning plants. By using Enphase Microinverters, we are able to overcome these limitations and produce a solar photovoltaic system that provides maximum yields.”
Nathan Dunn, Managing Director at Enphase Energy Asia-Pacific said, “Enphase Microinverters made it possible for the RASV to exploit the full potential of their available rooftop at Melbourne Showgrounds and maximise their return on investment. Furthermore, Enphase Microinverters are designed to harvest more energy than string inverter systems, regardless of obstacles or shading. We have seen a steady increase in projects where Enphase was chosen over string inverters in perfect North-facing conditions due to our strong track record for superior production, reliability and safety advantages.”
Daman Cole, Managing Director for Yingli Green Energy in Australia said, “Organisations like RASV have realised the full potential of solar power and how it can reduce their reliance on grid electricity for greater environmental sustainability. Yingli Solar is delighted to be part of a project that will have a lasting legacy in Melbourne.”
The Melbourne Showgrounds solar system has been installed as part of the organisation’s broader green initiative to reduce energy consumption and to align with the organisation’s goals to minimise its environmental impact.
* Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy, which is the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer. ENDS
About Yingli Green Energy
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), known as "Yingli Solar", is the world's largest photovoltaic module manufacturer in terms of production capacity and shipments. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the photovoltaic value chain from ingot casting and wafering through solar cell production and module assembly. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 30 regional subsidiaries and branch offices and has distributed more than 10,000MW PV modules to customers worldwide. For more information please visit www.yinglisolar.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo.
About Enphase Energy Asia-Pacific
Enphase Energy delivers microinverter technology for the solar industry that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation, improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Based across Melbourne and Christchurch, our Asia-Pacific team consists of power electronics engineers, technicians, accredited solar installers, strategic account managers and marketing specialists, to deliver our market-leading solar technology to Australia and New Zealand.
With global corporate headquarters in Petaluma, California, our semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual solar module level and brings a systems-based, high technology approach to solar energy generation. Enphase Energy shipped its 5.7-millionth microinverter in 2014, and is embraced by leading solar installers across Europe, North America and Australia. For more information please visit www.enphase.com/au
About The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
RASV is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to supporting excellence in Victorian agriculture. Encouraging industry development and benchmarking standards, RASV rewards and recognises excellence by showcasing the best Victorian produce through its prestigious events, competitions and associations in agricultural and rural communities. For more information, visit http://www.rasv.com.au/.
About EnviroGroup
EnviroGroup is a specialist provider of renewable energy products and systems for commercial applications, government clients and residential home owners. Founded in 2004, EnviroGroup is a leading authority in sustainable technology, with a team of expert consultants, engineers and installers delivering projects Australia wide. EnviroGroup’s auditing, project management and engineering teams can help identify energy inefficiencies and form proactive solutions to enable clients to achieve cost savings and reach their sustainable energy goals. For more information, visit http://www.enviroshop.com.au/about-envirogroup.
For further information, please contact:
Gabriel Wong / Gloria Lee
Espresso Communications for Yingli Green Energy
gabriel@espressocomms.com.au / gloria@espressocomms.com.au
Phone: +61 2 8016 2200
Olivia Smith, Enphase Energy
osmith@enphaseenergy.com
Phone: +61-402-044-811
Enphase Energy®, the Enphase logo and other trademarks or service names are the trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc.
Managed by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (RASV), Melbourne Showgrounds is the city’s largest and most versatile indoor/outdoor event venue. The expansive property is comprised of purpose-built exhibition and event spaces as well as restored heritage buildings and spans over 19 hectares. The Showgrounds host some of Melbourne’s most popular trade shows, music and recreational events and is home to the Royal Melbourne Show, the state’s largest community event which attracts more than 450,000 visitors annually.
The solar PV installation on the administration centre rooftop is comprised of 400 Yingli Solar 250W solar panels and 400 Enphase M215 microinverters. Through this solar PV system, RASV will reduce the building’s electricity bill by up to 40 percent and its carbon footprint by 172 tonnes per year.
Mark O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, RASV said, “The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria is continually looking for new ways to reduce environmental impacts and to reduce operating costs. An energy audit to identify ways to improve our sustainability led us to solar power. EnviroGroup, Yingli Solar and Enphase Energy have delivered an impressive solar system that reduces our energy bills and meets our need to be more environmentally sustainable.”
Melinda Payne, General Manager of EnviroGroup, said, “One of the greatest challenges we faced with the installation in the Melbourne Showgrounds was the limited roof space and partial shading from its air-conditioning plants. By using Enphase Microinverters, we are able to overcome these limitations and produce a solar photovoltaic system that provides maximum yields.”
Nathan Dunn, Managing Director at Enphase Energy Asia-Pacific said, “Enphase Microinverters made it possible for the RASV to exploit the full potential of their available rooftop at Melbourne Showgrounds and maximise their return on investment. Furthermore, Enphase Microinverters are designed to harvest more energy than string inverter systems, regardless of obstacles or shading. We have seen a steady increase in projects where Enphase was chosen over string inverters in perfect North-facing conditions due to our strong track record for superior production, reliability and safety advantages.”
Daman Cole, Managing Director for Yingli Green Energy in Australia said, “Organisations like RASV have realised the full potential of solar power and how it can reduce their reliance on grid electricity for greater environmental sustainability. Yingli Solar is delighted to be part of a project that will have a lasting legacy in Melbourne.”
The Melbourne Showgrounds solar system has been installed as part of the organisation’s broader green initiative to reduce energy consumption and to align with the organisation’s goals to minimise its environmental impact.
* Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy, which is the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer. ENDS
About Yingli Green Energy
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), known as "Yingli Solar", is the world's largest photovoltaic module manufacturer in terms of production capacity and shipments. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the photovoltaic value chain from ingot casting and wafering through solar cell production and module assembly. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 30 regional subsidiaries and branch offices and has distributed more than 10,000MW PV modules to customers worldwide. For more information please visit www.yinglisolar.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo.
About Enphase Energy Asia-Pacific
Enphase Energy delivers microinverter technology for the solar industry that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation, improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Based across Melbourne and Christchurch, our Asia-Pacific team consists of power electronics engineers, technicians, accredited solar installers, strategic account managers and marketing specialists, to deliver our market-leading solar technology to Australia and New Zealand.
With global corporate headquarters in Petaluma, California, our semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual solar module level and brings a systems-based, high technology approach to solar energy generation. Enphase Energy shipped its 5.7-millionth microinverter in 2014, and is embraced by leading solar installers across Europe, North America and Australia. For more information please visit www.enphase.com/au
About The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
RASV is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to supporting excellence in Victorian agriculture. Encouraging industry development and benchmarking standards, RASV rewards and recognises excellence by showcasing the best Victorian produce through its prestigious events, competitions and associations in agricultural and rural communities. For more information, visit http://www.rasv.com.au/.
About EnviroGroup
EnviroGroup is a specialist provider of renewable energy products and systems for commercial applications, government clients and residential home owners. Founded in 2004, EnviroGroup is a leading authority in sustainable technology, with a team of expert consultants, engineers and installers delivering projects Australia wide. EnviroGroup’s auditing, project management and engineering teams can help identify energy inefficiencies and form proactive solutions to enable clients to achieve cost savings and reach their sustainable energy goals. For more information, visit http://www.enviroshop.com.au/about-envirogroup.
For further information, please contact:
Gabriel Wong / Gloria Lee
Espresso Communications for Yingli Green Energy
gabriel@espressocomms.com.au / gloria@espressocomms.com.au
Phone: +61 2 8016 2200
Olivia Smith, Enphase Energy
osmith@enphaseenergy.com
Phone: +61-402-044-811
Enphase Energy®, the Enphase logo and other trademarks or service names are the trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc.