Business Case Studies

First National Framptons Real Estate
Framptons became the first solar powered real estate agent in Alice Springs with the support of Alice Solar City, and undertook a range of energy efficiency measures in its heritage precinct office building to complement its solar power installation.

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Pigglys Supermarket
Pigglys Pty Ltd is a popular Alice Springs supermarket, takeaway and liquor store that has been operating from the same premises in Gap Road for over forty years. Pigglys energy efficiency drive includes improvements such as lighting autotransformers, ceiling insulation,  a white roof, and better refrigeration door seals. 

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Milner Meats and Seafood
Milner Meats is Alice Springs first solar powered butcher and gourmet deli, with a 10kW system installed on the roof of their premises.

They have also painted their roof white and installed a heat pump hot water system in place of electric hot water.

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Zone A Architects
Zone A has upgraded its offices for energy efficiency and have a 3 kW solar PV system producing almost half of their energy needs.

"It’s amazing how conscious we are of our energy consumption now that we have a solar system,and the challenge each day is to consume less than we produce!” Read the case study online or download the pdf. 
 

“We’re over the moon with what we’ve achieved at Mt Nancy. Alice Solar City really got us on the right track, with great recommendations and fantastic funding assistance!”

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Alice Springs Reptile Centre
Home of Terry the saltwater crocodile, the Reptile Centre is also now a showcase of energy efficiency and solar power, having reduced power consumption by 20% and solar PV meeting over 45% of their needs.

“Achieving eco accreditation is an important goal for our business, and Alice Solar City have been a big help in  assisting us to achieve our goal – while saving money along the way!"  Read the Case Study (pdf)
 

"The work undertaken with Alice Solar City reinforces our commitment to sustainable business practices as an Advanced Eco-Tourism Accredited operator.”

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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs
As one of the largest hotels in Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza is well known for its iconic photovoltaic power system project, boasting one of Australia’s largest building mounted solar systems.

Behind the scenes, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs is making an equally dramatic if somewhat less visible contribution to their sustainability drive. Read the case study (pdf)
 

“Making our business more energy efficient was just common sense. With Alice Solar City’s support we have been able to do so much more”.

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Desert Palms Resort
The Desert Palms Resort offers a unique accomodation style, with 80 villa style units situated amongst graceful palms and trailing bouganvilias.

Given the unique villa roof lines, the Desert Palms chose heat pumps as the best way to improve energy efficiency for guest hot water.

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 National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame
Situated in the old Alice Springs gaol, the National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame has pioneered the way for non-profit tourism enterprises, to save money through saving energy.

A 5.4kW Solar Power system complements efficient lighting and well insulated airconditioned spaces.

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