Mercy Community
Solar that supports care for people and planet.
Queensland · 3 aged care sites
Solar across residential aged care facilities, supporting sustainability and uninterrupted care.
Solar installed
Three sites.
Panels
Across the program.
Annual CO₂ prevented
Reported estimate.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Three aged care sites. One shared commitment.
CLIENT
Mercy Community
COMMISSIONED
Staged through 2024–2025
01 / THE CHALLENGES
Delivering large-scale solar projects across aged care facilities presents unique challenges. Energy systems must integrate seamlessly into sites where comfort, continuity of care, and resident safety are paramount.
Resident wellbeing
Comfort, safety and the daily rhythm of care had to be protected.
Different site needs
Each aged care location had distinct operational requirements.
Working around care
Delivery needed careful staging to minimise disruption.
THE SYSTEM AT WORK
From site to useful energy
Site assessment
Converts sunlight into clean electricity.
Tailored design
Upgraded infrastructure moves energy safely across the site.
Delivery and care
On-site generation helps reduce reliance on the grid.
02 / THE SOLUTION
DS Energy designed and installed a total of 825.12 kW of solar capacity across the three centres, with systems tailored to each site: All sites were equipped with Astronergy CHSM60M-HC 480W panels, chosen for their efficiency and durability. Installations were staged and carefully coordinated to minimise disruption to residents and ensure smooth integration with existing infrastructure. This approach allowed Mercy Community to achieve both immediate and long-term sustainability goals without compromising the delivery of high-quality aged care.
Emmaus
350.4 kW · 730 panels
Allambe & Bethesda
264 kW · 550 panels
Mary Damian
210.72 kW · 439 panels
The three systems use Astronergy CHSM60M-HC 480W modules.
03 / THE RESULTS
Together, the three centres are reducing reliance on the grid, cutting operating costs, and preventing more than 366 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
Installed solar capacity
Solar panels
Annual emissions prevented
Reduced grid reliance
On-site generation supports the facilities’ daily energy needs.
Lower operating costs
Savings can support person-centred care.
Care continued
Installations were coordinated around resident needs.
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