The Holmesglen Institute (Holmesglen) is one of the largest government-owned TAFEs in Victoria. It offers more than 500 courses at seven campuses over six locations.

Holmesglen is Victoria’s leading provider of accredited solar energy short courses for licensed electricians through the Holmesglen Renewable Energy program.

The challenge

Holmesglen wanted to install a suite of clean energy solutions at two of its major campuses in metro Melbourne, including a renewable energy training facility for students.

The site had unique challenges, including high pedestrian and traffic issues, with the team also contending with extreme weather events and Covid-19 restrictions.

The solution

We worked with Holmesglen to provide solar rooftop panels, a battery solution, EV charging and a power factor correction unit. The training facility included switchboards and the roofing structure for solar.

Holmesglen now has one of the most advanced renewable energy training facilities in the country, enabling students to be trained and assessed in solar panel and battery installations.

It has also been designed to enable Holmesglen’s electrical linesworker apprentices to understand how a commercial scale installation should connect back to the grid.

"Throughout the design and complex installation process, we were continually impressed by RACV Solar’s professionalism, adherence to strict safety and security requirements, and the minimal interruption to campus operations." 

- Dr Ross Digby, Associate Director: Centre for Energy & Infrastructure