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Northland rest home using solar power to save thousands of dollars a month
17 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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A drone gives the best view of Switzer Residential Care s solar panels. Photo / Jake Forty
A drone gives the best view of Switzer Residential Care s solar panels. Photo / Jake Forty
Northern Advocate
A Northland rest home is using the power of the sun by going solar and is expecting to save thousands of dollars a month.
The Claud Switzer Memorial Trust has long aspired to adopt solar power at its rest home in South Rd Kaitaia, for environmental and practical reasons.
The complex, home to 92 residents, including hospital and dementia patients, has extensive roof areas facing east and north, but the problem has always been cost.