Rodger Meads, Managing Director of Conergy , has commended the Queensland Government’s implementation of the Solar Hot Water Program. The Solar Hot Water Program aims to support householders, over the next 3 years, to install up to 200,000 solar hot water systems.
“As a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of renewable energy systems, Conergy is proud to be the first supplier to sign on to the Queensland Solar Hot Water Program- a key component of Queensland’s Renewable Energy Plan,” Mr Meads said.
Mr Meads continued to say that Conergy anticipate major growth in the solar hot water market in Queensland and that the Solar Hot Water Program will make it easier for households to reduce their carbon emissions and save real money.
“This appointment is certainly encouraging for Conergy’s continued growth and expansion in Australia, and in Queensland in particular,” Mr Meads said.
The Queensland Government have stated that this program is one of the largest and most complex industry transformation projects of its kind.
“Under the Program, eligible participants will have access to a solar water heater at a more affordable price than what is currently available on the market,” Mr Meads said.
The Solar Hot Water Program will encourage substitution of energy intensive electric hot water systems with environmentally friendly solar water heaters, offering energy savings of up to 25 per cent for households and cut household greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30 per cent every year.
“Already 40,000 Queenslanders have registered their interest in the program, which will make a considerable difference to the environment and their family budget - given that around 27% of electricity used in the average Queensland household is for heating water,” Mr Meads said.