The Goldfields Solar Hub funding  is a joint initiative between BSG and the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG).  The grant is for the facilitation of a solar panel bulk buy program which will result in the installation of 1000 solar PV systems in the Bendigo, Castlemaine and surrounding townships, and involves over 20 other partnering/supporting organisations.

The project will run a large scale bulk buy program for solar PV systems, providing households, businesses and community groups the opportunity to purchase solar PV systems cost effectively, and thus take advantage of government rebates and help to better manage the impact of ongoing electricity price rises.

There are many exciting and innovative components of this project, including:
- a running tally to publicly display the total amount of electricity generated by the project so that those who take part can see how they are collectively contributing to the region’s renewable energy generation
- various workshops on solar electricity, bills and tariffs, how to maximize the feed in tariff, etc to be run in large and small towns in the region
- trials of innovative solar panel fundraising ideas for community groups.

What to do next

The 1000 Solar Rooftops Program is up and running and you can register your interest now at Goldfields Solar Hub or Email: info@goldfieldssolarhub.org.au or phone: 03 5443 5244

Also look out for Sunny Information Sessions in Castlemaine and district over the coming months where you can get more information and have your questions answered.