SuniTAFE Solar Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) will be seeking to engage a supplier for the design and implementation of a large-scale, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Purpose The proposed installation is intended to support the Institute's sustainability objectives and help meet campus energy demands through on-site self-consumption. Scope The scope includes: Design and implementation of a large-scale, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system expected to generate between 800 kW and 1,000 kW of renewable energy Provisions for a future 800-1,000 kW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support integration with evolving technologies and energy management initiatives Enquiries Contact: Rachel Parker Phone: +61 (03) 50223928 Email: rparker@sunitafe.edu.au Technical enquiries: Contact: Steve McGlashan Phone: +61 (03) 50223642 Email: smcglashan@sunitafe.edu.au
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