Balmoral Orchard

In 2016 we were contacted by energy consultant, Solar Choice, to work on a solar energy solution for Toowoomba-based business, Balmoral Avocados, due to their high energy bills.  A large amount of the energy costs for the orchard was due to the high amounts of power required to operate the bores which provide irrigation for the avocado trees.  It was determined that a 100kW system would be appropriately sized for the needs of the main bore, however due to the required location at the bottom of a hill over a kilometer from the main office, the only option was to install a ground-mounted system.  

Since completion of the initial system, Hembrows has returned to complete a second system to service the packing shed and office building, providing a total of 128kW of solar power, which is estimated to achieve a payback period of less than 4 years.

Project Overview

  • Client: Balmoral Avocados 

  • Scope:

    • 2016: Installation of 100kW ground mounted PV system which includes 317x 315W Canadian Panels and 4x 25kW Schneider Inverters and Clenergy Solar Terrace II ground mount system

    • 2018: Installation of 28.56kW roof mounted PV system which includes 84x 340W Canadian Panels and 1x 25kW Schneider Inverter

  • Resources: This project utilised staff from our Commercial and Solar teams

  • Duration: The first project was completed in 2016 and the second project was completed in 2018

  • Key Staff:

    Site Supervisor – Joe Di Salvo

    Solar System Design – Chris Green

For more information regarding this project or future projects please contact Craig Smith at bdm@hembrows.com.au

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