Domain Central’s zero net emissions target starts with panels Retail centre goes solar
energy network in the surrounding Townsville community,” she said.
“This project will also support the local economy, with up to 30 local workers to be employed full-time during the installation period, and all materials being sourced from a Townsville-based supplier.”
The installation of the panels is being done as part of a partnership with Domain Central owner QIC and Yurika Energy.
“Yurika’s Smart Connected Solar installation will generate enough electricity to power 250 homes and reduce carbon emissions at Domain by up to 1800 tonnes each year — that’s equivalent to 760 less cars on the road,” acting g Yurika executive utive general manager Carly Irving said.
“As one of the first QICowned shopping centres to leverage Yurika’s solar technology, we are looking forward to being able to access reliable, green energy whenever it is needed.
“The partnership we have in place with QIC for Domain Central and the other shopping centres is quite unique in Australia, because we are partnering as experts in each other’s field.
“Yurika is bringing all of its expertise in the safe deployment of energy technology in support of QIC, their tenants’ businesses and customers.
“This partnership is about both lowering the cost of energy, and improving the environmental performance of large shopping centres.”
Domain Central is the first of four Qic-owned Queensland shopping centres set to use solar panels, alongside Toowoomba’s Grand Central, Logan’s Hyperdome and the Gold Coast’s Robina Town Centre.
Domain Central will remain open as usual throughout the works.