'Adapting Renewable Energy Project' Field Day
Event Information
Description
Want to know how to cut pumping costs from $116 per megalitre to $23 per megalitre? Come to the ‘Adapting Renewable Energy Project’ Field Day at Sharon, Bundaberg on May 15 from 11am-2pm. All welcome. BBQ, and free transport to and from the event from Brothers Club, Bundaberg.
We ask you to wear closed-in shoes for this event.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
BRIG is providing courtesy transport by coach to the event. This will run from 10.30am-11.30am
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Contact Dale_Hollis@bdbcanegrowers.com.au
Organiser Bundaberg Regional Irrigators Group (BRIG)
Organiser of 'Adapting Renewable Energy Project' Field Day
Bundaberg Regional Irrigators Group (BRIG) is heading a hybrid solar / grid power supply project that is already showing outstanding results – a reduction in irrigator electricity costs by 73%.
The project has, during the trials to date, reduced the pumping cost from $116 per megalitre to $23.14. That’s a massive cost saving for any farmer or operation using megalitres of water.
The “Adapting Renewable Energy Project” is funded by the Federal Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The three-year project closes in 2020, and the project team is able to present compelling results and opportunities that could benefit any operation dependent on bulk water usage.
The project is being delivered with the support of Bundaberg CANEGROWERS and Bundaberg Sugar Services Ltd.
This step forward in irrigation and other bulk water usage has huge implications not just nationally, but globally. Any farming or other operation using megalitres of water on an ongoing basis – whether high pressure or trickle – could reap the benefits.
