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David Kemp from AustechSolar with SES volunteers from Kingaroy, Wondai, Murgon, Childers and Nanango<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 17, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Local State Emergency Service volunteers are now better equipped to handle rooftop emergencies, thanks to a donation from Kingaroy business AusTech Solar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

More and more solar power units are being installed on roofs so local SES units are more frequently finding them when called out after storms, fires or floods.<\/p>\n

While solar power is safe, the units can become a hazard if handled incorrectly or damaged.<\/p>\n

The SES volunteers can now learn how to shut a solar PV system down safely and isolate the power by practising on their own roof-top installation on the Kingaroy SES building.<\/p>\n

And as a bonus, they’ll enjoy free power from the sun, and cash back from any power they feed back into the grid.<\/p>\n

AusTech sales manager Mark Stevens, who travelled from Perth for the handover, said the 8-panel 1.6kW solar PV system – and 2kW inverter – were worth about $4000 fully installed.<\/p>\n

“If a tree branch has fallen on a solar unit, they need to be able to isolate the power safely to avoid any risk of electrocution,” Mark said.<\/p>\n

“We have also donated the unit to help them reduce their costs, so they can put that money to other uses.”<\/p>\n

Kingaroy SES spokesman Peter Verbakel said the installation would give the SES “more flexibility on the roof”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We are finding more and more stuff on roofs when we are called out,” he said.<\/p>\n

He said AusTech Solar had also provided a valuable information session where a representative briefed volunteers on how PV systems work,\u00a0safety issues, hazards, and how to respond to incidents involving them.<\/p>\n

Local AusTech Solar \u00a0dealer David Kemp said the company would also be offering discount rates to members as part of the company’s support to the Kingaroy SES.<\/p>\n

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The new solar panels installed on the roof of the Kingaroy SES building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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