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Rottnest Island graduates to two wind turbines, 75 per cent renewables

May 3, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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WA government to boost Rottnest Island’s renewable energy supply to an average of 75% by doubling its wind and solar capacity and adding a battery.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, News, Solar

HydroTasmania takes Rottnest Island to 45% renewables with new solar array

October 3, 2017 by Sophie Vorrath 6 Comments

WA’s Rottnest Island can now meet up to 90% of its electricity demand from solar and wind energy, after a 600kW solar array was added to the existing hybrid wind and diesel system.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar

Rottnest Island to source 45% electricity from solar added to wind turbine

November 18, 2015 by Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Rottnest Island wind turbine that offended Tony Abbott to be combined with solar and smart controls to provide 45% of island’s electricity and clean water.

Filed Under: Solar

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