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Breakers Country Club’s 250kW solar system saving on power bills Mr Pearson said that the project was part of the club’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and that the club would consider other projects like batteries and EV chargers to further support its sustainability commitment and provide the community with improved facilities and infrastructure. “We’ve already got some great feedback from people in the community who are excited to come back to the club and see the undercover parking.”
Car Park Solar Farm at Breakers Country Club BREAKERS COUNTRY CLUB at Wamberal has installed a 250kW solar car shade system via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) backed by community investors. “Car park solar systems still have a large upfront cost so the club was extremely pleased to be able to deliver a project that will bolster the resilience of the club while also saving them money,” Smart Commercial Solar General Manager, Maximilian Stenning said. Rather than owning, maintaining, and operating the carpark solar system, with the onsite PPA, the Breakers Country Club purchases the power generated by the system as it needs it. “Usually, this is at a cheaper price than
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your aggregated electricity price from your energy retailer,” Mr Stenning said. “A PPA provides all the environmental benefits of solar energy, with no operational risk involved in maintaining a system and locked in energy pricing.” Breakers Country Club chief executive officer Ken Pearson said the solar car shades will ensure the venue has access to cheap, reliable clean energy into the future while also providing car shading for the club’s patrons. “We are always thinking of the future and how we can ensure the longevity of the club’s community,” he said. “The club has been here for 50 years and we want to make sure it’s still serving the community in another 50 years.”
Amalgamation with Mounties Group Meanwhile at their 17th November General Meeting, members of the Breakers Country Club voted to amalgamate with the Mounties Group. Commenting on the move Club CEO Ken Pearson said, “The opportunities this decision, your decision, presents for our Club are incredibly exciting, not only for our members and our staff but also our wider community. Mounties Group represent what Clubs should be here in Australia and we are well on our way to proudly becoming part of the Mounties Group family.” Mounties Group financial members will have their say on the 5th December and then the final decision lies with Liquor and Gaming NSW, as the industry regulator, who will also need to approve the amalgamation before it is made official.
