Inside Burnside's Community Renewables Program

Across Burnside, residents and local businesses are embracing South Australia’s clean energy future by choosing local solar technology and accessing the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Battery Program.

Burnside’s Community Renewables Program Takes Off!

Council’s Community Renewables Program helps residents and businesses install solar and battery systems at their properties. The program offers exclusive deals with a trusted local supplier and aims to make the transition to clean energy easier, helping the community reduce energy costs while contributing to a more sustainable future.

As part of the program, Adelaide-based manufacturer Tindo Solar is offering a special ‘Burnside-only’ package to support residents and businesses making the switch to clean energy. The offer includes:

• A free upgrade to premium all-black solar panels (valued at around $400)

• A free installation warranty upgrade to 10 years (valued at around $750)

• An exclusive solar system discount for Burnside customers (average $513 value)

• An additional $250 off Tindo’s best available price on German-made sonnen batteries

• A dedicated service line and priority support for Burnside customers

• Access to Government rebates, flexible payment options and the ability to join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) for additional savings!

Together, these benefits provide over $1,900 in added value for Burnside residents and businesses.

Through Council’s Community Renewables Program, dozens of Burnside households have already chosen Adelaide-based manufacturer Tindo Solar to install Australian-made solar panels. The initiative is helping residents lower their energy bills while supporting South Australian jobs and local manufacturing.

To date, more than 100 Burnside households have invested over $2.3m in tailored energy solutions comprising nearly 1,500 locally manufactured solar panels and over 1.4MW of battery storage.

Beulah Park residents Simran and Stuart said the decision to upgrade their old system with a battery, inverter and new panels was an easy one.

‘It was all about making our system more efficient and reducing our power bills,’ they said.

Curious to see how Tindo’s solar panels are made?

Join Council’s factory tour on Thursday 11 December for a behind-the-scenes look at solar panel manufacturing in action. Participants will have the chance to see the production process up close, hear from local solar experts, and learn how this South Australian manufacturer is helping drive the shift toward circular, low-carbon industries.

Join one of two free factory tours on 11 December, an afternoon session at 2 pm or an evening session at 6.30 pm, at Tindo’s Mawson Lakes facility. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

A courtesy bus from the Civic Centre will be available for a small number of attendees, so be sure to register early!

To register or learn more:

• Visit burnside.sa.gov.au/community-renewables or

• Call Tindo Solar directly on 1300 846 367.

Beulah Park residents Stuart and Simran with their daughters.