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Queensland University of Technology

Two campus systems supporting a lower-carbon future.

Brisbane, QLD

Two solar systems commissioned in 2020 in support of QUT’s low-carbon vision.

Combined capacity

Two systems.

Campus buildings

C Block and B Block.

Panels

Canadian Solar.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Solar across QUT’s campus.

QUT’s vision is to move to a low-carbon future and reduce activities that result in greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainability and the Environment, one of the high-level priorities in the University’s strategic plan ‘Blueprint 6’, reflects our ongoing commitment.”1

QUT’s vision is to move to a low-carbon future and reduce activities that result in greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainability and the Environment, one of the high-level priorities in the University’s strategic plan ‘Blueprint 6’, reflects our ongoing commitment.”1

In early 2020, DS Energy commissioned two new systems for QUT:  99.9kW on C Block consisting of 259, 385W Canadian Solar panels  80kW on B Block consisting of 254, 315W Canadian Solar panels

In early 2020, DS Energy commissioned two new systems for QUT:  99.9kW on C Block consisting of 259, 385W Canadian Solar panels  80kW on B Block consisting of 254, 315W Canadian Solar panels

CLIENT

Queensland University of Technology

COMMISSIONED

Early 2020

01 / THE CHALLENGES

The project context.

The project context.

QUT’s stated vision is to reduce activities that create greenhouse gas emissions.

Campus sustainability

The systems support QUT’s lower-carbon direction.

Two buildings

The work covered C Block and B Block.

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

Two rooftop systems commissioned.

Two rooftop systems commissioned.

In early 2020, DS Energy commissioned two new systems for QUT:  99.9kW on C Block consisting of 259, 385W Canadian Solar panels  80kW on B Block consisting of 254, 315W Canadian Solar panels

C Block

99.9 kW · 259 Canadian Solar 385 W panels

B Block

80 kW · 254 Canadian Solar 315 W panels

C Block and B Block use Canadian Solar panels of different ratings.

03 / THE RESULTS

179.9 kW across two buildings.

179.9 kW across two buildings.

In early 2020, DS Energy commissioned two new systems for QUT:  99.9kW on C Block consisting of 259, 385W Canadian Solar panels  80kW on B Block consisting of 254, 315W Canadian Solar panels

C Block system

259 panels.

259 panels.

B Block system

254 panels.

254 panels.

Total panels

Across the two roofs.

Across the two roofs.

More campus solar

Two new systems add on-site renewable capacity.

Lower-carbon direction

The installation supports QUT’s sustainability vision.

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