{"id":137138,"date":"2024-03-11T16:07:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T20:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/synchrotron-ansto-bet-on-solar-energy\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T16:10:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T20:40:55","slug":"synchrotron-ansto-bet-on-solar-energy","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/synchrotron-ansto-bet-on-solar-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"The ANSTO synchrotron uses solar energy at its facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recently, the project has covered more than 3,200 solar panels installed on the roofs of ANSTO<\/strong>, the famous Australian synchrotron in Clayton, achieving electricity efficiency with solar energy for more than five years.<\/p>\n\n

The installation of these solar panels, which cover almost 6,600 m\u00b2, including the iconic circular roof of the main building housing the \n particle accelerator<\/strong>\n<\/a>The installation of these solar panels, covering nearly 6,600 m\u00b2, including the iconic circular roof of the main building housing the particle accelerator, represents a significant step forward in reducing Australia’s energy consumption and carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n

A safe bet for solar energy and a greener future<\/h2>\n\n

According to ANSTO’s director, Professor Michael James, this investment not only reduces operating costs, but also reflects a continued commitment to a more sustainable future. James states that “investment in renewable technology is essential to meet sustainability goals and contribute to a cleaner, greener environment.”<\/p>\n\n

The installation of a 1,668 kWh system and inverter will cover part of the Australian synchrotron’s total energy needs and is expected to save about $2 million over five years. The operating costs saved will be reinvested to support operations and the expansion of the Australian synchrotron’s research capabilities and facilities, according to Professor James.<\/p>\n\n

Powerful sunlight<\/h2>\n\n

The choice of solar power was obvious, given the size of the roofs and the uninterrupted exposure to sunlight at the Monash location. Although the scientific facilities operate 24 hours a day, during daylight hours, the solar plant harnesses the power of the sun in a cyclical manner to power the spaces and generate<\/strong> synchrotron light beams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Some of these beams are used to investigate the next generation of solar cell technology, demonstrating the synergy between solar power generation and research.<\/p>\n\n

Environmentally friendly solutions<\/h2>\n\n

The installation of solar panels was completed in five months, covering the roofs of the main building, the Guest House and the Environmentally Controlled Storage Facility.<\/p>\n\n

This effort is part of a broader expansion of the Australian synchrotron facilities, including the $100 million BRIGHT Program<\/strong> and a partnership with Monash University <\/strong>to build a health research laboratory.<\/p>\n\n

This solar project is part of the technology center’s sustainability strategy to reduce its dependence on the grid by 20% by 2035 and achieve a net zero balance by 2030, in line with the drive towards renewable energies.<\/p>\n\n

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Source and photo: ANSTO<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Joshua Falcon, March 11, 2024.
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