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The Federal Governments National Solar Schools Program commenced on the 1st July 2008. It provides grants of up to $50,000 ex GST, to install Solar power systems, rainwater tanks and a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. Gecko Solar is Clean Energy Council/BCSE accredited and specialises in design and installation of turn-key Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Solar Power Systems for commercial clients in the Greater Brisbane area. We utilise the highest quality components available, Including BP Solar modules, and SMA inverters made in Germany. We have developed a range of systems especially for educational institutions that we consider to be best on the market in terms flexibility, educational usability, quality components, ease of use, and value for money.
Gecko Solar School System Overview
Excess electricity exported to the Grid.
System
Inverter
Peak
Solar Output
Number
of Panels
Roof Area
Price Ex GST Installed
Price Inc GST Installed
Value of REC's claimable
Gecko GS2000S
Gecko GS3000S
Gecko GS4000S
Gecko GS5000S
SMA
SunnyBoy
1700
SMA
Sunnyboy
2500
SMA
Sunnyboy
3800
SMA
Sunny Mini
Central 6000
2040
Watts
2970
Watts
4080
Watts
4950
Watts
12
18
24
30
15.6 m²
23.4 m²
31.2 m²
39.0 m²
How it works
A grid connected Photovoltaic Power System converts the sun’s energy into DC electricity using roof mounted photovoltaic modules. This electricity is then converted into standard AC mains electricty by a device called a Grid-Connect inverter. This inverter feeds the generated electricity into your existing mains circuits where it is available for use through existing outlets. Any unused electricity is exported to the grid and a credit applied to your electricty bill for the amount exported.
Gecko Solar cuts the red tape out of your National Solar Schools Programs Claim and Installation process.
National Solar Schools Program
SMA Sunny Data Plus
Advanced Datalogger
Interface to mains metering
Computer based monitoring of school’s Energy Usage and Generation. Data can be exported to Ms Excel or the Internet if required.
SMA Grid Inverter
Bp Solar Panels (Photovoltaic module)
In-class display showing real-time, daily and historical data of Pv Generation,Energy Consumption, Greenhouse Gas Reduction . (Outdoor version available)
Our Fully Trained and Accredited Solar Consultants will guide you through all the NSSP paperwork.
How much maintenance is required?
The system operates silently with no moving parts, therefore there is little to no maintenance required. Panels may require cleaning if soiled however the rain usually looks after keeping them clean. The panels are backed by an industry leading 25 year warranty and the inverters, again industry leading at 10 years.
How it benefits your school
Environmental Benefits
A Pv Solar Power system reduce’s your school’s carbon footprint and allows you to tackle climate change. It operates silently, with no moving parts and will decrease your school’s demand on existing coal-fired power, this in turn reduces greenhouse gases reaching the atmosphere.
Educational Benefits
Installing a Pv Solar Power system will allow students to learn about solar power and monitor their school’s solar generation in the classroom with the included PV monitoring system. Environmental sensors can also be added to allow monitoring of the weather for inclusion in classroom activities.
Financial Benefits
Installing a PV solar system Immediately reduces your schools energy bills with power generated from the sun. The school is also eligible to create Renewable Energy Certificates after installation (worth upto $5000) and then trade them for a one off lumpsum payment to the school. Smart metering and Energy Usage Monitoring allows for Energy usage targets to be implemented and tracked in real-time..
