ANSTO powers up with solar panels

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO) Australian Synchrotron in Clayton has completed the installation of over 3,200 solar panels across its rooftops, covering nearly 6,600 m². This solar project, completed over five months, is projected to annually save ANSTO over 2 million kWh and reduce its carbon footprint by more than 1,680 tonnes of CO2. With a capacity of 1,668 kWh and an inverter, the solar system will contribute to the synchrotron’s energy needs, resulting in an estimated AUD 2 million in savings over the next five years. ANTSO aims to reduce grid electricity dependence by 20% by 2035.