Crocodylus Park turns to solar power for greener future
CROCODYLUS Park is looking to embrace a greener future, having installed a 99.6kW solar power system amid the coronavirus pandemic to help the zoo become more environmentally friendly.
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CROCODYLUS Park is looking to embrace a greener future, having made the most of government solar handouts and stimulus amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Crocodylus Park owner Grahame Webb said the 99.6kW system would help the zoo become more environmentally friendly.
“These things are not easy transitions to make. They’re expensive transitions but when we looked at it, it looked like the best business choice,” he said.
“Often these are things you’d always like to do; you just can’t afford to do them.”
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Mr Webb said while he had been looking into solar for a number of years, the current government stimulus was too good to ignore.
“It’s a strange time to take action on it because we’re in an economically stressed time but sometimes you’re better to borrow some extra money and get into it,” he said.
“The government grants help so we’re certainly biting the bullet on it.”
GEM Energy’s national sales manager David Gilles said it was great to see Crocodylus Park go green.
“In a time of economic stress and environmental insecurity, it’s great to be able to help businesses like Crocodylus Park save on their ongoing energy costs while also having positive environmental benefits,” he said.
“By choosing to install solar, Crocodylus Park is supporting local tradespeople and project managers. This installation is an inspiration to other local businesses looking to save on energy costs, get a great return on investment and help the environment.”
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This system will save the zoo about $46,000 annually on energy costs.
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