The Deniliquin Boat Club is using clean energy to power its site along the Edward River after installing batteries for its solar panels in south-western New South Wales.
Squadron Energy’s Conargo Wind Farm supported the added energy storage at the community boat club through a grant application. Transgrid also contributed to the project.
Solar panels had already been installed at the clubhouse, laying the groundwork for the installation and commissioning of added on-site battery storage.
Deniliquin Boat Club engaged local business Essential Solar and Electrica to undertake a professional and prompt installation.
Squadron Energy Conargo Wind Farm Project Developer, Aurora Pont, and Project Manager, Nadine Caff, said the team were delighted to support the boat club’s clean energy aims.
“The Conargo Project team was pleased to support the Deniliquin Boat Club through funding for a battery installation to complement its exisiting soalr system,” they said.
“This project will help the club build greater energy independence and reduce operating costs, allowing more funds to be directed back into services and activities for the local community.”
Deniliquin Boat Club Volunteer Grants Coordinator, Anthony O’Donnell said adding batteries provides efficient, clean energy and will reduce the club’s environmental impact.
“Incorporating battery energy storage to the solar panels at the Deniliquin Boat Club is a win-win situation, providing long-term savings on energy bills, enhancing environmental sustainability and improving the club’s public image as a forward-thinking community hub.
“If the boat club hosts events or functions, solar panels and batteries could help power lighting, sound systems, and other equipment, making these events more environmentally friendly and potentially reducing event costs,” Mr O’Donnell said.
The battery system will improve the club’s energy resilience while supporting long term sustainability along the Edward River.
Conargo Wind Farm is a proposed wind farm located around 45km north east of Deniliquin and 10km north east of Conargo, within the NSW South West Renewable Energy Zone.
The wind farm is expected to produce enough electricity to power around 91,000 homes and avoid 74,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
Conargo Wind Farm provides sponsorships that support local events, clubs and initiatives, helping strengthen community connections across the region.