Become a solar farmer! Ranges Energy Co-operative Limited was formed in August 2011. It is a joint project between Sustainable Engineering and the Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association. This co-operative was formed in order to build Victoria’s first, community owned solar farm. The solar farm is planned to be about 80 kW (350 panels). It will be sited on the roof of a large commercial or civic building. The power will be sold directly to the business / organization occupying the building. One share in the co-operative costs $1.00 with a minimum purchase of 100 shares. Shareholders will be paid an annual dividend from the electricity produced minus costs. We expect that the initial investment will have been repayed by year 7 or year 8 of the 25 year project.
Our aim in this project is to demonstrate a successful solar farm model which can then be replicated throughout Australia. We believe in a more distributed energy system where more electricity is produced close to where it is used. To become a member please read the disclosure statement, then complete a membership application form. Send that and a cheque for the number of shares you wish to purchase.
Worried about rising energy costs? Do you own your own office or commercial building? … we may be able to help
Does your business/organisation want to?
Reduce its power bill
Make long term energy savings
We can help you do that if you
Have a large, sunny roof
Pay at least 25 cents per kilowatt hour for power
Use most of your power during the day
Step 1: We will install a 15KW or larger solar farm on your roof
Step 2: You pay us for the solar power that you use
Step 3: You sell any surplus power into the grid
This deal is a win, win. You save, you get clean energy and positive publicity for being a business pioneer in renewable energy.
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Who are we? We are Ranges Energy Co-operative Limited a Victorian community owned solar farm co-operative set up to promote the innovative use of renewable energy. Ranges Energy is a Victorian Co-operative specializing in the installation of solar power with no upfront cost to our clients. We can help you fix a portion of your power costs, now and into the future based on a solar array that is designed to meet your needs. This entry was posted in Uncategorized on November 29, 2017.