Mandurah’s train station has joined ranks with the thousands of households in the region who are focused on energy efficiency by installing solar panels to meet its growing energy needs.
In a first for the Pubilc Transport Authority (PTA), Mandurah was fitted with $15,000 worth of solar panels in the pilot program that could be rolled out to every station in the network.
The PTA and Synergy, WA’s leading energy generator and retailer, have partnered for the project designed to reduce energy costs and impact on the environment.
Synergy chief executive Jason Waters said the initiative was a first for Western Australia and the business was proud to be involved with the project.
Mr Waters said Synergy was pleased to be leading the way in providing innovative energy solutions for the West Australian community.
Forty six 260W solar panels were installed on the roof on Friday, at a cost of $15,000.
PTA spokesman David Hynes said the project would reduce energy costs at Mandurah Station by more than $3200 a year, with the solar panel system repaid in four years.
Mr Hynes said the Authority would closely monitor results at Mandurah with a view to considering more solar panels around the network.
“This is entirely consistent with the environmentally friendly and sustainable nature of public transport,” he said.
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