Legal firm installs solar panels

A Woy Woy legal firm has installed 56 solar panels that are connected to the state electricity grid.

The solar panels have been installed in two banks and take up almost half of the roof space of level two of the building in George St.

The 10.36 KW power system is expected to generate more than twice the total electricity consumed within the building, according to Peninsula Law spokesperson Mr Geoff Corah.

"We are excited that without the use of coal or uranium, we can make a positive contribution to electricity generation in NSW now and for decades to come," Mr Corah said.

"Sydney Electricity has agreed to buy all the electricity produced at a fixed rate for a minimum of six years.

"They pay for the electricity generated each quarter at the same time they send their account for power used in the building.

"They are subsidised by the Federal Government issuing some renewable energy credits.

"They come with a 25 year guarantee and should pay for themselves in about five of those years."

Mr Corah said the Peninsula Law building already boasted existing "green credentials" including 200 millimetre concrete walls to insulate the office from strong westerly sun, sky lights to give every office some natural light, roof and terrace water collection and storage to supply water for cleaning and for the toilets, inverter air conditioning systems and energy efficient fluorescent and LED lighting throughout the offices.

Press release, 5 Aug 2010 Geoffrey Corah, Peninsula Law