Queensland University of Technology
Two campus systems supporting a lower-carbon future.
Brisbane, QLD
Two solar systems commissioned in 2020 in support of QUT’s low-carbon vision.
Combined capacity
Two systems.
Campus buildings
C Block and B Block.
Panels
Canadian Solar.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Solar across QUT’s campus.
CLIENT
Queensland University of Technology
COMMISSIONED
Early 2020
01 / THE CHALLENGES
QUT’s stated vision is to reduce activities that create greenhouse gas emissions.
Campus sustainability
The systems support QUT’s lower-carbon direction.
Two buildings
The work covered C Block and B Block.
THE SYSTEM AT WORK
From site to useful energy
Site assessment
Converts sunlight into clean electricity.
Tailored design
Upgraded infrastructure moves energy safely across the site.
Delivery and care
On-site generation helps reduce reliance on the grid.
02 / THE SOLUTION
In early 2020, DS Energy commissioned two new systems for QUT: 99.9kW on C Block consisting of 259, 385W Canadian Solar panels 80kW on B Block consisting of 254, 315W Canadian Solar panels
C Block
99.9 kW · 259 Canadian Solar 385 W panels
B Block
80 kW · 254 Canadian Solar 315 W panels
C Block and B Block use Canadian Solar panels of different ratings.
03 / THE RESULTS
In early 2020, DS Energy commissioned two new systems for QUT: 99.9kW on C Block consisting of 259, 385W Canadian Solar panels 80kW on B Block consisting of 254, 315W Canadian Solar panels
C Block system
B Block system
Total panels
More campus solar
Two new systems add on-site renewable capacity.
Lower-carbon direction
The installation supports QUT’s sustainability vision.
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