Power. Shade. Sustainability: A Solar Car Shade Case Study | SSLQLD26
This panel discussion dives into the delivery of the Wests Illawarra solar car shade project—Illawarra’s largest solar car park installation and a standout example of smart, future‑focused infrastructure.
Project partners and industry leaders explore how Wests Illawarra transformed an ageing car park into a high‑performing renewable energy asset, using prefabricated solar car shades, integrated EV charging and a fast, low‑disruption construction approach.
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Featured speakers:
Anastasi Kotoros (Project Lead, Smart Commercial Energy)
Will Beaumont (Founder, Canyon Solar)
Matt Demos (Strategic Leader, Wests Illawarra Leagues Club)
Lauren Hamilton (Head of Marketing & Partnerships, Smart Commercial Energy)
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & panel overview
01:45 The Wests Illawarra sustainability challenge
04:20 Why solar car shades instead of rooftop solar alone
07:10 Project scope: 365kW system & EV charging integration
10:05 Prefabrication and fast, low‑disruption installation
13:30 Collaboration between Wests Illawarra, Smart Commercial Energy & partners
17:10 Minimising customer disruption during construction
20:05 Energy outcomes, savings & operational benefits
23:40 Member experience, design & future‑proofing the site
26:30 Key learnings for clubs and commercial organisations
29:15 Final thoughts & closing remarks