Solar power to support agriculture training at Longerenong College

The installation of solar panels on the accommodation facility at Longerenong College will provide significant cost saving measures. As a not-for-profit organisation these savings will be reinvested into increasing the technological equipment needed to deliver training that is current, cutting edge and ensures our students are prepared for the future of farming. Smart farm technology is a fast paced growing industry that requires up to date equipment to deliver quality training in the use of the products to all our students.

From an economical viewpoint the installation of solar panels will decrease the cost associated with running the campus, which in turn will provide more options for our young people looking to study at Longerenong College. The reinvestment of the savings into technology will not only benefit all of our students but also current farmers that are looking to up-skill. This project will also ensure that our region's future farmers are well trained to farm in a technologically advanced era that is placing an importance on the sustainability and traceability of food and fibre production.