Learning Centre features
Ausgrid Learning Centre has many environmental and sustainability features including:
- Ground source heat rejection
- Tri-generation system
- Ducted slab thermal mass cooling system
- Green roof
- Water re-use initiatives including rainwater collection and grey water system
- Recycling initiatives
- Biofiltration for stormwater management
Learn more about these initiatives in the Green Building Council Australia's - Case Study of the Ausgrid Learning Centre
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Green Roof
The Learning Centre's green roof further reduces run off and has the added benefit of insulating the building below, making the electrical workshops, spray booths and offices much more comfortable. |
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Parking - Spaces for small car and hybrid cars including charging locations.
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A 51 kilowatt solar power system, made up of 260 PV cells, has been installed on the roof of the Learning Centre. When working at full capacity, the system will provide enough renewable energy to power 10 homes for a year and reduce demand on the network.
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Complementing the solar power system is a 337 kilowatt tri-generation plant which acts as a mini onsite power station. The system uses gas to generate electricity, with waste heat used to warm the building and provide hot water. Heat from the generator is also directed to the absorption chiller which is used to cool the building. This highly efficient system provides enough electricity to power 50 average homes for a year.
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