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A guide to the world’s largest solar power stations – 1

In the first of a short series of blogs, solar energy pioneer Philip Wolfe highlights the differences between solar farms, solar parks and clusters, in order to identify the world’s largest solar power stations.

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UNSW to step up sustainability efforts with more solar

UNSW Sydney will start procuring all of its electricity from a NSW solar farm by next year and gradually expand onsite solar energy generation by 2022, as well as improve energy and water efficiency to reduce its environmental footprint.

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Total Eren secures finance for Victoria’s biggest solar farm

The French renewables giant has reached financial close for the 256.5 MW Kiamal Solar Farm with the support of a group of Australian and European financial institutions. Additionally, Australia’s green bank Clean Energy Finance Corporation entered the project by taking a minority equity stake.

Sydney Opera House inks hybrid renewable PPA

The world famous iconic building has marked the World Environment Day with a series of sustainability announcements, including contracts to source wind and solar power from major NSW projects.

How corporates are leading the 100 percent renewable energy transition

An historic new report from Energy Watch shows that we can reach 100% renewable energy in just a few decades, and it’s affordable; making this the clear answer to tackling climate change.

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Australian musicians launch solar investment platform

Though a new platform established in response to the climate crisis, Australian musicians will be investing in solar farms across the country. The first solar farm being built with their help is Brigalow.

NSW’s Byron Shire Council allocates funds for 5 MW PV array

The Byron Shire Council has committed $465,000 to get the planning, design and tender process underway.

Solar feed-in tariff for regional Queensland reduced

In the next financial year, solar households in regional Queensland will receive over 16% less for the power they export into the grid.

Shanghai Electric to build Gupta’s 280 MW Cultana Solar Farm

The Chinese electrical equipment giant will build the first project of Simec Energy Australia’s landmark US$1 billion, 1GW dispatchable renewable energy program in South Australia.

Queensland launches $19 million hydrogen strategy

The Queensland government has launched a five-year plan to help drive the development of a renewable hydrogen industry and create more highly skilled jobs and export opportunities.

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