The campaign for More Australian Solar Homes, or MASH, is spreading to Bendigo. MASH, a community solar bulk-buy organised by the not-for-profit Hub Foundation, started in Castlemaine two years ago and has so far installed almost 500 solar power systems in the Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges shires.
Chair of the Hub Foundation Neil Barrett, said it’s time to bring MASH to Bendigo.
“Solar is booming world-wide and we’re keen to help people take advantage of it. Solar means lower power bills and lower emissions, it’s a great combination. Now, with the strong support of the City of Greater Bendigo and the Bendigo Sustainability Group, we’re ready to go’ said Barrett.
Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said the City is pleased to support the MASH solar bulk-buy in Greater Bendigo.
“MASH already has a track record of delivering high quality solar systems at competitive prices that will help homeowners to save on their electricity costs. There is also a strong community benefit because for every 100 Bendigo homes that purchase a solar system through the MASH project, a free solar system will be installed at a community owned facility or building”, said Cr. Fyffe.
Bendigo Sustainabilty Group President, Chris Weir, said the BSG is proud to be a partner of MASH as it launches in Greater Bendigo. “We encourage residents who are considering solar – or wanting to add battery storage – to take a good look at what MASH has to offer.”
Mr Barrett said it is very clear that people like to join in big community solar projects which they can trust.
“With MASH we are offering high quality solar systems at very competitive prices. People register their interest and we pass these over to a local installer who is able to buy in bulk. In Bendigo, the installer is Sunergy, a Bendigo-based company we’ve worked with very successfully in the past.
“When people purchase a MASH system the price includes a home visit for up to an hour by a qualified installer. That gives people a chance to ask questions and to make sure that their house is suitable for solar,” he said.
For more information about MASH, including prices and info events, visit mash.org.au or call the MASH team on 1300 466 274.
