A photovoltaic solar energy system will be installed at the new Dubbo Cycle Club facility to store electricity to power lights.
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To NSW government will provide $78,900 in funding to install the system on the roof of the clubhouse at its recently opened complex in north Dubbo.
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Dubbo Cycle Club president Matt Gilbert said the club spent more on electricity than anything else because they hosted weekly events under lights.
"By bringing down our outgoings it means we can reinvest that money into putting on more events and providing more support to our young riders who go away to represent the club," he said.
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"It will also go a long way to making Dubbo Cycle Club carbon neutral and will be the cherry on top of the high-class new facility we recently opened. We are also looking to have local tradespeople doing the work, which is particularly important at the moment."
Dubbo Cycle Club hopes to have to the solar panel system installed by the end of the year.
