Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort                  

• The Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is a 150 bed (plus 25 staff) tourism business on a remote island in South East Queensland.

• This project commenced with a Level 3 Energy Audit of the entire resort, complete with recommended actions for significant savings in energy.
  

• Following the Energy Audit, Resort Management implemented low-cost, energy saving measures which resulted in a 24% reduction in energy costs.

• Tropical Energy Solutions has also been selected to design and supply a large solar power system for Lady Elliot Island including:
• SMA Modular Inverter System Components including webbox, interfaces and software;
• Kyocera Multi-crystalline PV panels of 19 to 21 kWp capacity, including array wiring materials;
• VRLA Battery Bank of 6000Ah@48V capacity (C10) including links and wiring materials;
• Supply and installation of all signage;
• On-site Commissioning and operator training; and
  
• Assistance with funding application under the Australian Greenhouse Office RRPGP scheme.

• We expect this project to be completed in September 2008.

Low Island System Refurbishment and Expansion

• The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority engaged our services in 2007 for a project on Low Island in Far North Queensland. The island lies 13km off Port Douglas and is an important tourist destination which receives nearly 80 visitors a day.

• This initially involved conducting an Energy Audit on Low Island and repairing and updating the existing photovoltaic power system.
  

• The project aim was to reduce reliance on diesel generated power.

• The generator now runs for less than 2 hours a day compared to 24 hours before Tropical Energy Solutions involvement - a 90% reduction. 
  

• We are continuing to work with the GBRMPA to improve this again through a design, supply and installation an extension to the existing PV system. This includes:
• 5kWp photovoltaic panels;
• AERL type solar regulators;
• All wiring, breakers and conduit;
• On-site Commissioning and operator training; and
• Project management of PV support structure design and off-site manufacture.
  

Visit the Port Douglas Tourism site. click here

Visit the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. click here

• Tropical Energy solutions has been engaged to conduct a Level 3 Energy Audit on Double Island Resort, 5km off the coast of Palm Cove, north of Cairns.

• The Audit is currently in progress and will include:
• on-site assessment of all electrical sources;
• on-site data logging of all electrical loads including creation of load inventory;
  
• load modeling for seasonal variations and differing operational demands; and
  
• identification of site specific load reduction opportunities.

• This project followed our consultation with the Resort owner where we discussed load reduction and hybrid off-grid power system development opportunities.
  

Business Education and Development

• Tropical Energy Solutions is part of an ongoing AusIndustry (Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business) funded program to train NQ businesses in the economic benefits of good energy, water and waste management.
  

• In being awarded this funding AusIndustry has recognised the important knowledge and skills held by Tropical Energy Solutions and the three partner companies within the project.
  

• The project is entitled ‘Going Green – learn, do and save’ and is administered by Kleinhardt Business Consultants in Cairns.

• Representatives of the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Mayors of Cairns and Townsville launched the project in Far North and North Queensland during April.

• Workshops are currently being held throughout these regions and are scheduled for the Northern Territory latter this year. For more details go to: www.goinggreenbiz.com
  

• Since forming for this project the partner companies have formed the Kleinhardt Sustainability and Eco-efficiency Group to meet a demand for their combined expertise on a broad range of projects.

View the Kleinhardt Sustainability and Eco-efficiency Group profile. click here

• A Lifestyle Village has been proposed by a property developer, on a greenfield site 30 minutes drive north of Cairns.

• Tropical Energy Solutions is working with the developer to produce an Energy Strategy Report to guide the development towards compliance with the UDIA EnviroDevelopment Guidelines.
  

• These guidelines are a scientific approach to allow purchasers to recognise and thereby select environmentally friendly homes and lifestyles.
  

                                       

• Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL) is the peak development, marketing and promotional orgainisation for Townsville and the North Queensland region. It is dedicated to creating economic growth in a responsible and sustainable way for the benefit of members, investors, visitors and residents.

• Tropical Energy Solutions conducted two Level 2 energy audits on TEL facilities during early 2008. This included the main office at Enterprise House and the Bruce Highway Visitor Information Center.

• Overall reductions of 27% were identified with a return on investment of less than 1 year.

• Two successful education sessions were conducted with management and staff to assist in realising the recommended outcomes.

• We are continuing to provide support and advice to TEL as they develop their first Energy Management System.

Townsville Orthodontic Specialists - Energy Audit

• Townsville Orthodontic Specialists is a specialist medical practice with over 20 staff.
   
  
• A Level 3 Energy Audit was conducted which required investigation of energy use throughout the office space and surgery rooms.
  

• Significant savings were identified through the process, with little need for capital investment.

• A staff training session was conducted to educate and motivate staff to realize the management aim of energy efficiency.
  

• North Ward Pharmacy is a large and busy business in the heart of Townsville.

• We are currently conducting a Level 2, Energy Audit on the business in accordance with the Australian Standards.

• The owner is very aware of their impact on the environment and would like to both reduce their carbon footprint and decrease overhead costs.