RSAA Sustainability Update

Published in the RSAA Lunations
Vol1 Issue46 1–30 November 2023

RSAA Solar

As we enter the sunnier months, our solar output increases.

In the last 12 months, our solar system (AITC 1 -100kw and AITC 2 -25kw) has produced 134MWh. This is an average of 367kWh per day. We are expecting the output in 2024 to be substantially higher in part due to the improved weather (astronomers agree), but also the fact that phase two of the project was only commissioned a few months ago.

Further, with any luck, we will be installing panels on the Woolley building early next year, perhaps a further 40KW. We will continue with the rollout where possible, given the exceptional return on investment of less than 4 years.

Before the solar rollout (<2020), our net electricity consumption across Woolley, Duffield, AITC and CSO was 3075kWh per day. In the year to June, we averaged 2266kWh. While in part, some of the reduction can be explained by more staff and students working from home, solar is making a >15% contribution.

This is a reminder to turn off lights and heating/cooling when you leave your office for the day

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Photo: Aerial view of MSO. Credit: David Brodrick