Lots more opportunities for solar

I saw recently that the government is providing funds to provide solar power on unit blocks; not a bad idea.

Breakers has recently covered its carpark with solar panels, approximately 50m x 20m; this along with the club roof being covered with panels must make a huge difference to power use.

Our local shopping centre, Bay Village at Bateau Bay, has removed approximately 300m x 100m of shade sails.

This area could easily be covered with solar panels, but the shade sails are to be replaced.

This shopping centre has two carparks this size – that, along with roof solar, would provide power for the whole suburb.

Also in this area there are many other clubs and shopping centres that could easily provide areas for solar power.

Another example is Westfield Tuggerah; they have an open area ground level carpark approximately 500m x 100m and a rooftop area much the same.

Imagine if this and all other shopping centres, clubs and pubs covered their areas with solar panels; no need for wind power.

I have solar power and do not have a power bill.

Email, Mar 4
Philip Morrison, Bateau Bay