Footy finals and fuel cells: Powering the MCG

Whether you’re a footy fan or a clean energy enthusiast, September is set to be an exciting month at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Any idea what it costs to power the MCG? It’s up there (Cazaly)

Australia’s favourite patch of turf has some massive energy demands, whether they be lights, electronic score boards, or air conditioning.

No matter the season, the ‘G requires a significant amount of energy – equivalent to the amount required to power around 4,000 homes for a year. Its sheer scale means there are many opportunities to apply innovative energy technologies in order to keep the lights on, sustainably.

Read the CSIRO story by Claire Ginn and Dr Christopher Munnings - “Footy finals and fuel cells: Powering the MCG.”