In 2019, Passionate Paws Veterinary Surgery opened its doors in Pialba, Queensland with the goal of helping pet owners across the Wide Bay region access quality animal healthcare services in a fresh, modern setting.

The business has enjoyed rapid growth in its five short years, likely due to founder and veterinarian Dr Amanda Finnis’s emphasis on creating a calming space within her practice. In fact, Passionate Paws is working to become the first surgery within the Wide Bay area to be a certified “Fear Free” practice – a place where cats, dogs, turtles, snakes and even rats(!) enjoy a happy, stress-free experience with every visit.

In late 2024, Passionate Paws began the next stage of its evolution: a transition to clean energy. Just as animal welfare is central to the practice’s mission, so too is sustainability, and making the switch to solar power was a natural next step.

The solution

Passionate Paws occupies three separate shop units, all with their own roof. To maximise solar generation, commercial solar installer Adapt Energy recommended three separate solar systems ranging from 15kW to 28kW.