REDARC assists NFP Orange Sky in first: Solar-powered laundry van, now serving Indigenous Communities

Orange Sky, supported by Australian electronics manufacturer REDARC, and global visual communications platform, Canva, has launched the world’s first solar powered laundry van to support people experiencing homelessness, or doing it tough, in remote Indigenous communities.

PRODUCING MORE POWER THAN IT NEEDS!

Equipped with a solar and lithium battery management system, the RV3.0 laundry van comprises of three washing machines and three dryers and has the ability to produce more power than it uses, decreasing electrical consumption by up to 80% per shift.

REDARC helps NFP Orange Sky deliver solar-powered laundry van to remote Indigenous Communities with REDARC's support

ON-THE-GROUND TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS

Orange Sky undertook a three-month remote venture from March to June this year travelling to a total of 29 remote Indigenous communities from South Australia, the Northern Territory, and the northern ends of Western Australia and Queensland to connect with communities and identify where the most need is for the next Orange Sky service.

After completing the testing phase, the RV3.0 vehicle has officially launched. A total of eight RV3.0 vehicles and three retrofit RV3.0 vehicles will be built at the Orange Sky headquarters and introduced to remote communities including Maningrida, Wadeye, Fitzroy Crossing, Bidyadanga and Palm Island to meet the demand for laundry services.

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