At AGL, we believe that the world is changed by doers. That’s why we’re helping the Adelaide Zoo make the Giant Pandas, Wang Wang and Funi as comfortable as possible by providing solar power to their exhibit.

The power generated by the solar energy system will help with climate control by contributing to the electricity used to chill the large rocks in the exhibit, power misters, as well as electricity for refrigerating their favourite food, bamboo (they can eat up to 20kg a day – each!), lighting, panda camera surveillance and researcher’s computers.



Generating electricity from a solar energy system emits zero greenhouse gases (measured as CO₂e). The new solar energy system that the giant pandas received will produce clean, renewable solar energy, thus reducing emissions of CO₂e by approximately 14,388kg annually, which would otherwise be generated by non-renewable energy generation sources such as coal-fired electricity generators.

At AGL, we are here to help you find ways to become more energy efficient. There are a couple of things you can do.

• Get a solar system installed in your home
  
  To find out if a solar panel is suitable for your home and how much you will save on your energy bill, visit AGL’s Solar Energy website, www.aglsolarenergy.com.au. 
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• Sign up for a free Home Energy Assessment
  
  Currently available for homes in Victoria and South Australia. An AGL technician will come and visit your home, providing you with a thorough appraisal of your home energy use and a list of ideas on how you can reduce your energy usage. Please call 131 766 for more information.  
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• Put your home to the test
  
  Using AGL’s Energy Rater Tool, you’ll be able to find out if you rank high on energy efficiency and pick up some clever energy saving tips along the way.