Keeping communities powered during emergencies

When severe weather strikes, 24 community hubs across Victoria are now ready with new back-up energy systems to keep essential services running.

These hubs are equipped with rooftop solar panels, batteries, and generators, ensuring:?

• Reliable energy to power services during emergencies?

• ?Safe spaces for families to gather, charge devices, and stay connected?

• Clean energy solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions

??The Gembrook Community Hub system, as featured in the video, includes:?

• 20 kW solar PV?

• 100kWh of battery storage?

• 3 battery inverters?

• 8.2 kW solar inverter?

• 45kVA diesel generator?

• associated minor switch board upgrades?

• a smart energy controller?

• a concrete slab and security fencing.?

These systems not only support communities during prolonged outages but also help cut costs for local communities while paving the way for a clean energy future.?

Watch how these hubs are transforming energy resilience across Victoria!?

Learn more: energy.vic.gov.au/about-energy/safety/community-hubs-energy-backup-systems?