Solar Energy in Action
If you love seeing solar technologies in action then there's no better place than Alice Springs! In addition to the small and large scale solar energy projects that were being installed as part of the Alice Solar City project, Alice Springs is also home to a world class solar energy demonstration facility.
The following guide will help you to navigate your way around Alice Springs solar energy installations. Check back regularly as more installations are completed.
Large Scale Installations
| What: | Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre |
| Where: | Desert Knowledge Precinct, South Stuart Highway |
| On-site information: |
Self-guided walk and interactive displays on-site |
| Performance data | Available via the DKA Solar Centre website - click here |
| What: | 304kW solar PV system |
| Where: | Crowne Plaza, Barrett Drive, Alice Springs |
| On-site information: |
Information display inside foyer |
| Performance data | Available via the DKA Solar Centre website - click here |
| What: | 235kW Solfocus tracking array |
| Where: | Alice Springs Airport, Alice Springs |
| When: | Expected completion date August 2010 |
| On-site information: |
Information display to be installed inside airport terminal building |
| Performance data | T.B.A. |
Small Scale Installations
| What: | 20kW Suntec system, roof mount, grid connect |
| Where: | GGS Glass & Aluminium, Smith St, Ciccone |
| On-site information: |
T.B.A. |
| What: | 12kW BP Solar system, roof mount, grid connect |
| Where: | Mt Nancy Motel, Stuart Highway, Braitling |
| What: | 4.95kW BP solar system, roof mount, grid connect |
| Where: | Alice Motor Inn, Undoolya Rd, East Side |
| Performance data | Available via SMA Sunny Portal - click here |
| What: | 3.3kW solar PV system |
| Where: | Alice Springs Town Council Civic Centre |
| On-site information: |
Refer to Alice Solar City Smart Living Centre opposite |
| Performance data | Available via the SMA Web Box - click here |
