Solar-powered lodge

Published on 23 July 2024

Moyne Shire Council is continuing to reduce energy costs at its facilities, with another solar system installed at a key location.

A 39kW solar system has recently been installed at Southcombe Lodge at Southcombe Caravan Park in Port Fairy.

Featuring 90 panels, the system will generate a significant portion of the lodge’s electricity requirements during the warmer months, and even in winter will reduce reliance on the power grid.

Mayor, Cr Ian Smith said the system will make a big dent in the electricity usage for the caravan park, the second highest electricity user of all of council’s sites.

“It’s estimated that the renewable energy system will reduce both costs and emissions at the site by 35%,” said Cr Smith.

“Generating clean electricity for our popular visitor facilities contributes even further to the Moyne Shire environment and the wellbeing of our community,” he said.

“Sustainable energy projects like this have a positive impact well into the future.”

This installation follows four other systems that have been installed at Council-run kindergartens across the shire.