Case Study
Salmon Marketing Trust took control of their energy usage and offset the cost of irrigation with a solar system on their large property
Salmon Marketing Trust took control of their energy usage and offset the cost of irrigation with a solar system on their large property
Case Study Salmon Marketing Trust Solar Energy Challenge With fluctuations in energy prices, the Salmon Marketing Trust were interested in taking control of their energy usage and offsetting the cost of irrigation with a solar system on their large property, Norton Mandeville in Tasmania. Unfortunately, due to unsuitable roof space for a large system, the expert Cherry solar PV system designers advocated for a ground mount system. An initial site inspection revealed that the proposed site was on a rock bed, representing a feasibility challenge. Solution The Cherry team, in partnership with Gravitas Energy, were able to successfully install the 60kW system on the rock bed after meticulous planning and execution. The system consists of 232 x 260W Tier 1 panels that will generate more t