Plans for a 5MW solar farm with 5MW/10MWh battery in NSW Byron Shire given leg-up from state government, with a $3.5 million grant from Regional Community Energy Fund.
Byron Bay community solar and battery project gears up with NSW grant
Byron Bay
Byron Bay to host its first solar farm, a 5MW “community” facility
Plans for a 5MW community solar farm have been submitted to the Byron Shire Council, which aims to source 100% renewables by 2027 for local government operations.
Byron Bay maps out a path to zero emissions by 2025
Byron Bay becomes first community to conduct full audit on its emissions, and map out a plan to reduce them to zero -with the help of solar, biomass, energy efficiency and transport and land use initiatives.
NSW 100% renewable energy retailer nears $3m mark in share offer
NSW community-owned energy retail start-up has extended its share offer for a second time as it nears its minimum target of $3 million.
