Ballan races towards solar power

Sarah Oliver

Solar panel installations were complete this week at Ballan Racecourse and Recreation Reserve which will mean a smaller carbon footprint contribution.

The installation of a five killerwatt rooftop solar system will save the reserve around $2500 every year.

It’s the first of 15 installations completed in the region, as part of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s $9.2 million solar on public buildings program.

The program supports public facilities in regional Victoria and the volunteer committees who manage them.

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