Sydney Zoo begins key development in transition to renewable energy 

The installation of 602 solar panels across 8 buildings at the 41-acre zoo is estimated to prevent over 200 tonnes of CO2 associated with the zoo’s electricity consumption in the first year alone*, while meeting the complex energy needs of its 1,500 resident species.

Caring for exotic and native animals does require a lot of energy. This is why these solar panels are a step in the right direction, towards more responsible energy management here at the zoo.

It is estimated that the panels generate up to half of the zoo’s peak electricity needs on a sunny summer’s day, marking a milestone in the reduction of its carbon emissions while providing care to its animals.

The animals are none the wiser. Elephant brothers Kavi and Ashoka can swim and splash all day long in their elephant pool, now partially powered by the sun.

We have seen first-hand how many homes and businesses are making the transition and becoming their own renewable power stations, by adopting solar and battery solutions. Businesses can change the way they power their operations, whether it be an office of 4,000 in the CBD or a capybara habitat, and in doing so drive the energy transition along further.

*Based on EnergyAustralia’s performance guarantee to Sydney Zoo on generation, and on Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW): Australia’s emissions projections 2023.