Queensland School Design & Installation Solar System
Information last updated 14/04/2022
Stage 1 - 50kW Solar Array
In September 2019 our team at Gardel Electrical were contracted by Woodridge North State School (QLD) to design, install and maintain a brand new 50kw solar array. The School already had a very small, low-functioning 5kW Solar system which our team removed to make way for the new system.
A School uses most of it’s electricity consistently during the day, making it a perfect location for Solar Power. To utilise the full energy of the Sun throughout each day, our specialist team designed a system that faces North. This allows the system to generate the greatest amount of energy possible and maximises self consumption.
At Gardel Electrical we focus on designing systems that are not only functional, but that are visually appealing and extremely well designed. Our team worked hard on this system to ensure that every panel is perfectly straight and in line, and that all parts are up to code and meet all AU/NZ Standards.
We used a CORE 1 SMA 50kW Inverter and 66kW of Tier 1 Canadian Solar PV Panels. A Clenergy Racking System designed specifically for a Tin roof was also used to ensure the best functionality.
This system has an expected Return on Investment of only 5 years!
“Sam and the team at Gardel Electrical continued to provide meticulous attention at all stages of the jobs they have done for us at Woodridge North State School. Even after sale, Gardel ensures their install is working at maximum efficiency. 100% satisfied.”
We used a roof-mounted CORE 1 SMA Solar Inverter to make sure it was not accessible to the public. Our team also designed this layout to ensure that the inverter and conduit remained out of eye shot.
Using SMA’s online ‘Sunny Portal’ the school can track the productivity and output of their system at any time of the day.
Stage 2 - 33kW Solar Addition
In May 2020, our team were again contracted by Woodridge North State School to complete a system upgrade. We installed a further 33kW of Tier 1 Canadian Solar Panels and a 25kW SMA Solar Inverter, on Clenergy Racking for Tin roofs.
It has been our pleasure working with Michael and the team at Woodridge North State School.