New solar tech win for NSW

13th Jun 2013

A lucky company is set to benefit from the government's Clean Technology Investment Program, which supports businesses looking to embrace energy efficient and renewable energy technologies.

Wood working company Utick is receiving a grant of over $250,000 from revenue generated through the carbon pricing mechanism.

This generous grant will help Utick to power some of its factory through a 195 KW solar electricity generation system.

The factory in Somersby, New South Wales, will benefit from around $34,000 worth of savings on energy costs annually.

As well as this, the factory's carbon emissions will be significantly reduced. The amount of carbon pollution released per unit of production will be slashed by 76 per cent.

"The Clean Technology Investment Programs are supporting hundreds of projects like this across Australia, helping manufacturing businesses to improve operations and reduce energy costs," said Greg Combet, minister for climate change.

Mr Combet toured the factory and announced the grant in conjunction with federal member for Robertson, Deborah O'Neill.

"Utick is matching the government's contribution and helping lower costs for its operations here on the Central Coast," said Ms O'Neill.

Mr Combet also commented that the Clean Technology grants show that through simple changes you can achieve big gains and have a positive environmental impact.

Utick builds on its environmental reputation with the addition of this solar power system as it already has in place a number of sustainability measures, including Green Tag Certification and a Corporate Social Responsibility policy.

All in all, it's great to see businesses embracing the benefits of solar power. When you can cut costs and make savings, while at the same time doing something good for the environment, why wouldn't you embrace solar technology?

Posted by Mike Peacock

All solar power news categories

Government Rebate & Regulations
Solar Power & Technology


More Solar Power & Technology

Australia to be a part of huge Asian renewable energy growth
SunPower steps up to make solar more affordable
Canberra makes strides toward carbon neutrality
GTM puts solar's massive growth in perspective
Examining Australia's falling solar PV rooftop prices
Australia's shift toward renewable energy picks up the pace
Australia shines at solar decathlon
University of Queensland tapped as lead researcher on massive solar project
100 per cent renewable energy is possible in 10 years, environmental group says
Climate Commission releases report on solar progress
Aussie government actually shows spine for solar power
Be gone, skeptics: One million solar installations and counting
Australia embarks on its greatest solar journey ever
Australia looks to solar thermal for commercial success
Solar power helps King Island reach 100% sustainability
Australians 'heavy supporters of solar power'
Mildura solar plant officially unveiled
Solar power trumps other renewables in Australian minds
Sunshine Coast solar farm "fantastic initiative"
Sunshine Coast cashes in on namesake with solar plans
Energy storage 'could maximise solar power utility'
Solar powered family car - a world first?
Code of conduct for solar installers in the works
'Stop punishing households' for solar PV
Australian solar companies 'adjusting well'
Australian mining 'next solar frontier'
"Rooftop revolution" underway across Australia
Global PV market emerging from sluggish period
Royalla solar farm receives final approval
Leadership challenge a "debacle" for Australian solar power
Solar power giving global renewables a helping hand
Australia's largest CPV solar power plant up and running
Renewable energy misinformation "staggering"
CEC: Don't underestimate consumer desire for solar
Setting energy efficient examples on TV
Solar PV brightening up household bills
World's largest solar powered boat on the move
Climate change is heating up
The global solar power shift
New solar tech win for NSW
Industry orgs praise City of Sydney solar efforts
Clean Energy Council supports Regional Renewables scheme
Asian nations emerging as PV leaders
Solar PV demand continues to grow
Regional areas of Australia to receive more renewables
Australia's significant renewable energy growth
Solar panel reprieve for Queensland
New funding for solar research
Find love with sustainable speed dating
New Victorian solar power deal
 To get your quotes, please enter your postcode: