Against Rising Electricity, GoodWe’s New Lightweight Solar Panel Powering a Greener Church

GoodWe, a leading global provider of solar inverters and energy solutions, announced the recent collaboration with UV Power, its installation partner, to install a 9.135kW solar power system for Rock’s Church, a local Christian church in Brisbane, Queensland. The installation primarily featured GoodWe’s innovative Galaxy 315W solar panels, accompanied by the company’s 10kW SDT inverters and EV Chargers. This customized energy solution is expected to reduce the church’s electricity consumption and contribute to its transformation into a green church.

As electricity bills have been set to rise by 30% in Queensland starting July 1st, 2023, under new prices set by the Australia’s energy regulator, Brisbane Rock’s Church sought to lower electricity costs by installing a solar photovoltaic system. Prior to the regulatory changes, the church’s annual electricity expenses surpassed AUD 3,000, a figure that would escalate to over AUD 4,000 under the revised pricing structure. 

The church’s roof, comprising aging tiles, had undergone partial repairs due to leakage issues, making it vulnerable. While traditional solar panels would have required drilling, posing a risk to the roof’s integrity. In response to this challenge, UV Power, a prestigious solar retailer, recommended GoodWe’s Galaxy 315W solar panel from its BIPV range. Weighing only 5.6kg per m2, the Galaxy 315W panel can be easily adhered to the roof surface without the need for drilling.

The ultra-lightweight and frameless surface of Galaxy series make it particularly suitable for patio roof with low load-bearing capacity and poor waterproofing, all while ensuring high power generation efficiency. With the inclusion of 1.6mm ultra-thin glass, the panel offer superior resistance to hail and strong winds, providing durability and safety with all-weather protection.

“We’ve been working closely with GoodWe for over 4 years now, and we’ve built a solid trust in the quality of their products and sales service.” shared the spokesman from UV Power. “Even though it is our first experience with their Galaxy Series, we found the product incredibly easy to install. We secured them to the roof within just 5 minutes.”

“GoodWe’s expertise and innovative solutions have enabled us to overcome the challenges posed by our aging roof. With the customized solution, we’re expecting to reduce our electricity expenses and fulfill our vision of transforming into a green church.” stated Hanny, the pastor of Rock’s Church.

“We are proud to work with UV Power to provide this solar panel system for Rock’s Church. The inclusion of BIPV products in GoodWe’s product portfolio makes us a more comprehensive energy solution provider. We take pride in empowering organizations to embrace renewable energy solutions and reduce their carbon footprint.” stated Apollo Chai, Head of GoodWe Australia BIPV Marketing.

With commitment to sustainable development, GoodWe will support upcoming 2032 Brisbane Olympics, contributing its smart energy solutions to help build a green Olympics for the city.

About GoodWe

GoodWe is a world-leading PV inverter manufacturer and smart energy solution provider listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 688390). The company has more than 4,600 employees worldwide and has a track record of over 52 GW of installations in over 100 countries and regions. GoodWe offers an extensive range of products and solutions tailored for residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale PV systems, delivering reliable and high-performance solutions across its entire portfolio. In 2021, GoodWe was recognized as one of the top three hybrid inverter suppliers worldwide by Wood Mackenzie. For more information, please visit http://goodwe.com