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Western Downs renewables sector charging ahead with new solar farm approval

Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance Bundaberg

Watts Up Solar and Electrical have a long-standing history and reputation within the Bundaberg, Bargara, Elliot heads, Moore park region for providing quality solar panel installation services, that provide environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy solutions. The Queensland winners of the Best Family Owned Solar and Electrical Contracting Business, Watts Up Solar and Electrical offer a comprehensive installation service, providing a quality service, with reliability and affordability.

Servicing both residential and commercial clients, Watts Up Solar and Electricals team of A-Grade and NETCC Accredited solar panel installation specialists, provide a comprehensive service, which includes system design, product advice and installation, right through to after sales care, repairs, support, and ongoing maintenance. 

With consistent sunny days and warm weather, Bundaberg provides the ideal conditions for solar energy use, which can lead to long terms energy savings.

The Watts Up Solar Installation Process

The Watts Up Solar and Electrical team are experts in assisting homeowners and businesses in Bundaberg and surrounding areas with all things solar. Our comprehensive solar panel installation service includes; 

• Product recommendations
• Customised solar panel design to suit your home or commercial premises
• Installation
• Ongoing repairs and maintenance services.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our installation processes, from the provision of product advice, and design abilities ensuring you receive the maximum benefits form solar energy use, that suit your budget and your needs, right through to installation and aftersales care, including repairs and ongoing maintenance, the Watts Up Solar and Electrical team, are always only a phone call away. 

Our dedicated, local, and experienced solar panel installation experts will guide and support you through every step of your solar journey and can also provide direction as to government rebates that may be available to help offset installation costs.

Why Solar?

Solar energy has become increasingly popular in Australia, particularly over the last decade, where the cost of powering a home or business has significantly increased and solar panels have become much more affordable for home and business owners. For Queensland residents the sunny, warm climate also provides the perfect setting to explore alternative to traditional power sources. 

Accordingly, there has never been a better time to install a solar energy system at your home or commercial premises. With many rebates on offer, and the cost of energy only increasing, installing a solar system is not only a cost-effective energy option, but is also environmentally friendly and sustainable long term. With the cost benefits of installing a solar panel system, able to be recouped in only a matter of a few years, setting yourself up for long term savings and reduced energy bills, ensures more money is on your pocket.

Environmentally Friendly, Cost -Effective Energy Options

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system at your home or commercial premises. With many rebates on offer, and the cost of energy only increasing, installing a solar system is not only a cost-effective energy option, but is also environmentally friendly and sustainable long term. With the cost benefits of installing a solar panel system, able to be recouped in only a matter of a few years, setting yourself up for long term savings and reduced energy bills, ensures more money is on your pocket.

Premium Quality Solar Panel Products

With our extensive industry experience, particularly working within the harsh sun and weather conditions experienced in Australis, Watts Up Solar and Electrical understand the importance of installing quality products that can withstand such conditions, and we only use the best quality solar panels, all of which come with an extensive warranty, guaranteeing longevity. 

We recommend and regularly install the following brands of solar panels in both residential and commercial premises, in the Bundaberg region; 

• Australian Made MC 2 panels
• RISEN, self-cleaning anti soiling panels
• German Solar Panels
• Jinko Panels
• HYUNDAI panels 

As one of Bundaberg’s premier solar energy experts for affordable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly solar panel installations, get in contact with our friendly, local team today and make the most of the Queensland sun!

“Energy is one of our four economic pillars, contributing to our overall Gross Regional Product (GRP) of $4.7 billion and our strong, diverse economy, and we’re seeing more and more renewable energy projects coming online, which is a huge vote of confidence in our region.”

Mayor Paul McVeigh said the region was pushing ahead of the pack with several renewable energy projects approved and under construction, signalling hundreds of jobs.

“We have the right climate, landscape, connectivity, infrastructure and skilled workforce to support renewable energy projects, and it’s fantastic to see another renewable energy project given the green light,” Cr McVeigh said.

“This is the 23rd solar farm approval granted by Council in the last four years, adding to an influx of renewable projects worth a combined $4 billion to the Western Downs.

“On top of this, our region is also welcoming new wind farms, such as the recently constructed Coopers Gap Wind Farm, the approved Dulacca Wind Farm and the newly approved Wambo Wind Farm.

“Vena Energy has also started construction on Queensland’s largest grid-scale battery, which again solidifies the continued investment in our region and its attractiveness for large-scale renewable energy projects.

“These projects not only show strength in our economy in the short to mid-term, it also shows promising signs of long-term economic certainty, which is great news for the Western Downs.” Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise Chief Executive Officer Ali Davenport said it was exciting to see yet another major renewable energy project approved on the Western Downs, creating jobs and economic growth.

“The Western Downs Regional Council’s approval process shows how serious they are about cementing the region as an energy

production powerhouse and providing opportunities for locals,” Ms Davenport said.

“Any renewable energy company within Australia or overseas looking to invest in Queensland should think seriously about the Western Downs because of the access to energy infrastructure, ideal climate and the professionalism of the Western Downs Regional Council.”

Council Green Lights Chinchilla Solar Project

Western Downs Regional Council has approved its third solar project in the last 12 months, giving the green light to a development application to build a 20 megawatt solar farm in Chinchilla that will inject 90 construction jobs into the local job market and further boost our regional economy.

• The wide open spaces of our broad-acre land, lots of Queensland sunshine and our connectivity to power infrastructure created by the CSG sector sees the Western Downs in the midst of its third wave of energy development;
• Council approved its third green, clean, renewable development in the last 12 months with this latest project a 20 megawatt (MW) solar farm in Chinchilla;
• The solar farm will be built on the Sturgess-Baking Board Road, approximately six kilometres from Chinchilla and is set to cover 73 hectares; and
• The construction phase of the project is expected to take up to a year and create 90 construction jobs.

Western Downs Regional Council Spokesperson for Planning and Environment Councillor Andrew Smith said renewable energy is here to stay with more solar projects planned for our region.

“We’re open for business and making it happen for development that’s good for the Western Downs. And green, clean, renewable energy is great for our region,” he said.

“Western Downs is in the prime position to welcome this growing energy sector and be at the forefront of the transition to alternative energy solutions that are not only sustainable, but better for our environment.

“The ability to connect to existing power infrastructure built by the gas industry, such as feeder lines and substations, is a real drawcard for the renewable energy sector.

“It’s a great economic outcome for our region that we’re attracting renewable energy projects on the back of the current CSG sector, thanks in part, to the synergies that exist between the two industries.”