HOT FUTURE

TARONGA Western Plains Zoo has installed a significant solar panel system on the roof of the Savannah Visitor Plaza this month, to help reduce its energy consumption.

The solar panel system spans 456.67m² and will save 125,250kwh annually. This system is the first aspect of the Zoo’s plan to increase renewable energy on site by 2020.

“The Zoo is committed to continuing to reduce its carbon footprint, with the installation of solar panels in the Savannah Visitor Plaza now complete,” said Manager of Assets and Maintenance, Kathleen Oke.

The total investment in the solar panel project is $106,800, and the new system will provide savings to the Zoo for many years to come.