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Central Queensland air ambulance and rescue service CapRescue has capitalised on renewable energy with the installation of solar panels on its headquarters.

CapRescue is a community based, not-for-profit service which has been providing lifesaving emergency rescues across the Capricorn region for nearly 20 years.

The organisation received support from Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to install solar panels on its Rockhampton base.

CapRescue Operations Manager Kirsty Wooler said the decision to install the panels was part of the organisation’s “commitment to reducing operating costs and becoming more environmentally responsible”.

“Transitioning to renewable energy allows us to generate clean power onsite, reducing our reliance on the grid,” she said.

“These savings help ensure that more of our funding can remain focused directly on lifesaving operations across Central Queensland.”

CCWF1 Cap Rescue Rockhampton base panels  

Ms Wooler said Squadron Energy had a key role in the project’s development.

“Squadron’s support reduced the financial burden of the installation and ensured we could move forward with a project that delivers long-term environmental and operational benefits,” she said.

She added that the ongoing partnership between the two companies was “incredibly important”.

“As both a corporate sponsor and a contributor to this solar project, Squadron directly supports our ability to provide a world-class rescue service across more than 350,000 square kilometres.”

“Community-minded partners like Squadron help cover critical operating costs, reduce our reliance on ongoing fundraising and strengthen our capacity to respond to emergencies and aeromedical missions where and when we're needed.”

Clarke Creek Wind Farm Community Relations Advisor Patrice Willoughby said supporting CapRescue's move to install solar panels was another positive step in the fruitful partnership between the two organisations.

"CapRescue plays a vital role and lifeline for rural and remote communities, and we are proud to support their mission of saving lives in the regions through air rescue," she said.

"It's great to see CapRescue making the move to renewables with the installation of solar panels on their base, and Squadron Energy is thrilled to be a part of that transition."

Squadron Energy has supported CapRescue since early 2024, enabling the company to continue to effectively carry out critical operations throughout Central Queensland.

CapRescue completed nearly 600 calls for help in 2024.

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