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Solar systems being installed in trial to cut costs for government Housing Trust tenants

Solar systems being installed in trial to cut costs for government Housing Trust tenants

 

Three South Australian-based companies have won contracts to supply and install up to 400 solar photovoltaic systems on Housing Trust properties.

The state government has awarded a tender to install up to 200 solar PV systems on public housing in the Adelaide City Council area.

Another 200 solar PV systems will be placed on new public housing being built in metropolitan and regional areas. The successful tenderers are Cool or Cosy, Suntrix and Zen Energy.

The $2 million project is funded through the $65 million public housing package.

This project forms part of the State Government’s commitment to a sustainable low carbon future and the Carbon Neutral Adelaide initiative.

If the pilot is successful, Renewal SA will look to expand the program further on new public housing.

Installing solar panels will be an important step in reducing living costs for some of South Australia’s most vulnerable citizens while contributing towards making the Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city.

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