More than 10,100 solar panels have been installed at state schools across the Sunshine Coast to help slash electricity costs and cut carbon emissions.
Education Minister Grace Grace said the Advancing Clean Energy Schools (ACES) program was expanded in February 2022 and had exceeded targets to deliver more panels at more schools than originally planned.
“I am particularly proud that we exceeded our original target of 180,000 panels at 872 schools and have instead delivered 200,000 panels at 912 schools,” Ms Grace said.
Beerwah State High School had 270 solar panels installed which will offset the costs of air conditioning and other energy costs in a $180,000 investment.
Principal Lyn McDonald said the school is delighted with their new solar panels, which can generate an average of 390 kW of electricity per day.
“Beerwah State High School has recently had 270 solar panels installed on the roof of C Block and the Resource Centre,” Mrs McDonald said.
“The school is looking forward to being able to access performance tracking data as well as record our solar credits plus save money on electricity costs.”
Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt said the program was good news for schools and great news for the Palaszczuk Government’s renewable energy target.
