National Arboretum Carpark Solar & EV Charger Feasibility
The ACT Property Group engaged ITP Renewables to conduct a detailed feasibility study of carpark solar power, battery energy storage, electric vehicle chargers, and electric heat pumps at the National Arboretum Canberra. The driver for the project was the reduction in electricity and gas costs, in line with the ACT Government’s renewable energy and gas replacement policies.
The study investigated the following options:
- Installation of PV on carpark shading structures at the Village Centre for a “net zero” and "economic optimum" scenario
- Installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to offset peak usage and shift grid consumption to off-peak times
- Installation of EV chargers for public use
- Replacement of the gas-fired in-slab and water heating with an electric heat pump
For all options, ITP's concept designs maintained the award-winning aesthetic of the National Arboretum.
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