Southport Golf Club
A considered investment in club sustainability.
Southport, QLD
Onsite generation for an 18-hole golf club, dining venue and events destination.
Installed capacity
Selected configuration.
Annual production
Expected.
Annual savings
Estimated.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The right system for the club’s budget.
CLIENT
Southport Golf Club
COMMISSIONED
January 2021
01 / THE CHALLENGES
Before the installation, Southport Golf Club faced significant energy demands: Annual Energy Consumption: 600 MWh Yearly Energy Bill: $60,000 The club sought a solution to effectively reduce these operational costs and decrease.
Large annual load
The club reported 600 MWh of annual electricity use.
Cost management
Its annual energy bill was reported at $60,000.
Investment choice
The committee needed to balance capital cost and long-term performance.
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
To address Southport Golf Club’s energy needs and sustainability goals, DS Energy presented two options, both leveraging LG’s high-quality solar technology: After considering the Net Present Value (NPV) and internal rate of return across the warranted life of each asset, the committee selected Option Two . This choice allowed Southport Golf Club to achieve significant cost savings upfront while still securing a high-performing solar solution.
Selected system
99.9 kW
Panels
270 LG365/370S1C-U6 modules
Inverter
SolarEdge 82.8 kW with P801 optimisers
Additionally, government incentives played a substantial role in the decision, with the point-of-sale discount covering over 30% of the asset’s value, making the investment even more appealing.
03 / THE RESULTS
The solar installation at Southport Golf Club is projected to deliver significant financial and environmental benefits. With an anticipated reduction of 118 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, the club is making a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
Expected annual production
Expected CO₂ reduction
Estimated annual savings
Lower operating costs
The system is projected to reduce the club’s annual bill.
Less carbon
Solar supports the club’s environmental goals.
Long-term value
The selection weighed warranties and lifecycle returns.
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