RFI powers Sydney Metro Trains with 1.12 MW rooftop solar plant

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RFI is pleased to announce it has completed supply, installation and commissioning of a 1.12 MW rooftop solar plant on the Northwest Rapid Transit Facility in NSW, Australia.

The installation is the largest solar system ever installed on an NSW government building, located at Rouse Hill, Sydney. The system consists of 3,287 solar modules and 15 large commercial grid-connected inverters.
From June to early October 2017, RFI supplied and delivered all the main system components on-site and successfully installed the solar arrays and racking system within a strict project timeline.

“We are very proud to be involved in such an important infrastructure project for the people of Sydney. With energy costs continuing to increase, we look forward to supporting governments across Australia in their efforts to minimise operating costs through solar energy” said Scott Magee, CEO of RFI.

The Northwest Rapid transit facility will be the new home of the Sydney metro trains project. The Rapid transit facility is a brand new state of the art facility designed for train stabling, maintenance and the Operations Control Centre. All Sydney Metro trains will be serviced at this facility once the $8.3 billion rail network comes into operation in early 2019.

The solar system generates 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, enabling Sydney Metro HQ and the new metro stations to reduce electricity operating costs and its carbon footprint.

Products Used

• Trina Solar 340W solar modules
• SMA 3 phase solar inverter
• Clenergy PV-ezRack roof solar mounting system