Plans to build a solar farm on a former landfill site in Melbourne’s north have reached a “key milestone” after the announcement of a request for tender for the project.
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More than half Australia’s local governments have zero emissions targets
New study shows nearly 40% of Australia’s largest local governments have committed to a net zero target by or before 2050 for their community emissions.
NSW coal city, Newcastle, sets sights on 100 per cent renewables
NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a combination of installed solar and a renewable off-take deal.
Tweed Shire Council racks up 1.3MW of rooftop solar – batteries next
Tweed Shire Council says its cumulative solar installs will generate around 1,300MWh/pa from PV by year’s end, saving it $200,000 a year on energy costs.
Shepparton council set to go solar, as PV farm plans remain in limbo
City of Greater Shepparton awards tender to install solar across council buildings; awaits state govt decision on 250MW of proposed solar farms.