Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket for Climate have collaborated to install solar power at the National Cricket Centre (NCC) in Brisbane.
Cricket is particularly affected when temperatures skyrocket – and this is one of the reasons why the National Cricket Centre in Queensland has installed a 285kW solar rooftop system at the National Cricket Centre (NCC) in Brisbane, as part of a collaboration with Cricket for Climate, launched in 2022 by Australian Test captain Pat Cummins.
The initiative will save $50,000 in energy costs in the first year alone while reducing the amount of carbon generated by the facility by approximately 398 tonnes each year.
The NCC is Australian cricket’s home of world-leading training and playing facilities accessible year-round that allow preparation in a variety of conditions, and can be used by international, national, and state teams, pathway programs and community cricket clubs.
James Allsopp, CA Executive Manager, Community and Capability recently joined Australian men’s captain Pat Cummins to launch the installation at the NCC.
James Allsopp, CA Executive General Manager, Community and Capability said:
“We were delighted when Cricket for Climate approached us with an offer to provide the solar power to get the ball rolling on this project.
“We are really pleased Pat (Cummins) has taken a lead on this initiative just as he does on the field. Cricket for Climate have already created tangible benefits for some local clubs and its great they have been able to extend this to the NCC through a collaboration with Cricket Australia.”
Cricket for Climate is a player-led movement. The following players have personally contributed financially to the installation of solar at their junior or grade clubs at approx. $3-5k per player.
Pat Cummins – Penrith Cricket Club (10kw Solar)
Josh Hazlewood – Tamworth Cricket Club (10kW Solar)
Moises Henriques – a St George Cricket Club (13.3kW Solar)
Rachael Haynes and Alyssa Healy – Sydney Cricket Club (40Kw Solar and Battery)
Nathan Lyon – Northern District Cricket Club (10kW Solar)
“I’m proud Cricket Australia has partnered with Cricket for Climate as part of a broader ambition to drive positive change across cricket,” Cummins said.
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