City of Playford Council has just completed a large-scale rooftop solar rollout across six key community buildings – including a theatre, carpark, and sports club.
Delivered in partnership with SA-founded Venergy Solar and global PV leader Trinasolar, the 202kW installation is part of the Council’s broader commitment to environmental leadership and smart infrastructure investment.
The large-scale rooftop rollout covers theatres, sports clubs, and carparks, reducing the council’s reliance on grid electricity and cutting carbon emissions.
“This initiative aligns with our vision for a greener, more sustainable Playford. By investing in renewable energy, we are not only reducing costs but also demonstrating environmental leadership that benefits our broader community,” said Senior Manager Asset Operations at the City of Playford, Jonathan Roberts.
Venergy CEO, Matthew Wilkins, highlighted the project’s success in meeting the Council’s energy goals.
“Venergy is proud to have played a key role in this landmark project, ensuring high-quality solar solutions were installed efficiently and effectively. Trinasolar modules were chosen for their industry-leading efficiency, durability, and long-term performance, ensuring maximum energy output for the City of Playford,” said Mr Wilkins.
The project saw the integration of Trinasolar’s high-performance Vertex S+ modules across all six sites.
Trinasolar supplied the high-efficiency Vertex S+ 500W (NEG18R.20) monofacial dual glass modules for the project.
The selection of Trinasolar was not only driven by the high performance of its modules, due to its cutting-edge n-type i-TOPCon cell technology, but also by the company’s strong ESG credentials.
The Council prioritised sustainability throughout the procurement process, ensuring that every component of the project aligned with its strict ESG standards. It says Trinasolar’s commitment to low-carbon solar module production aligned perfectly with these stringent ESG requirements, ensuring that the environmental benefits of the project extend beyond energy generation to responsible and ethical manufacturing.
“We are delighted to partner with Venergy and the City of Playford to power critical community infrastructure with clean energy. We view sustainability as a key competitive advantage and are committed to supporting Australian councils and businesses with high-quality, efficient solar technology driving both long-term sustainability and cost savings. Our low-carbon manufacturing process ensures that our modules contribute to a cleaner future not just in their energy generation, but in their entire lifecycle,” said Head of Australia and New Zealand at Trinasolar, Edison Zhou.
The project included installations at key locations such as the Virginia Horticultural Centre, Shedley Theatre, Uley Road Hall, Windsor Carpark, The Precinct, and Angle Vale Sports Club.
