Solar Panels and Battery Storage

Banyule Loves...Saving Energy & Money!

Learn how to save on your energy bills and learn how to keep comfortable while helping the planet. 

Join us for this in-person for Solar Panels and Battery Storage workshop

With the Federal Government's new battery subsidy this event has received increased interest, we kindly ask you to refund your ticket if you no longer can use it.

This no-cost workshop is part of Banyule Loves...Workshop Series.

This workshop will be a hour of information about solar panels and battery storage. It will cover how you can integrate a solar system with battery storage and how to make the most of your solar panels. Led by Solar Savers, the workshop will discuss the technologies and available subsidies for your home to save money on your energy bills. Everyone from homeowners to renters are welcome!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Agenda for workshop:

6:30-6:35 pm    Short introduction 

6:35-6:45 pm    Solar Savers overview

6:45-7:15pm     Solar Panels/Battery Storage

7:15-7:30 pm    Questions and Answers


General notes: 

• This workshop is targeted towards adults, however children aged 10+ are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times.

• We will be indoors in a comfortable environment with seating. 

• Please bring your own drink bottle and/or coffee or tea cup. We have limited dishware at our venues.

• If you're unwell on the day, please stay home to protect others.
  

Accessibility notes:

We will be sitting inside in the community room. The room is on the fourth floor (level 4) at Council offices (above Watermarc) in Greensborough.

This venue includes accessibility accommodations such as:

• 2 accessible parking spaces, which are 3m x 4.5m in size.

• There is plenty of parking available after hours. 

• Toilets that are accessible to people with wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

• Tactile features for vision impairment (front door and toilets).

The Banyule Loves...Workshop Series explores the lost art of sustainable, climate-resilient living. The series celebrates the things about Banyule which our community loves- from gardening to connecting to Country to saving money on our energy bills- these workshops will upskill community members while connecting participants to like-minded neighbours. Attendees are entered in a drawing for a prize for participating in each workshop with the drawing held at the annual wrap-up celebration and showcase event in November. Each attendee will receive a certification of completion for the workshops they attend. 

This workshop takes place during Biderap (Dry Season). This Kulin season arrives in January and lasts until the end of February. It is the Dry Season and the hottest time of year. There are much beauty and changes in nature to be appreciated. Female Common Brown butterflies have been resting throughout most of summer and will emerge late into February to lay their eggs. Cherry Ballart (Native Cherry) fruit is ripening and can be eaten as a snack if you come across it on a walk, Cherry Ballart is a partial parasite meaning it only takes water and mineral salts from its host plant- its wood was used to make Woomera (Spear Throwers) which were used both as shields and weapons. Bobat (tussock-grass) is long and dry, its grass can be used as string for nets, bags, baskets, and mats. Mirrim (Kangaroos) are breeding.

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation and rights for everyone: principles which empower, foster harmony and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.