An application to South Australia’s Development Assessment Committee for Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park has now entered the public consultation phase.
IHS Inc. predicts solar PV installations in the USA will jump 67 percent year-over-year in 2016, with a record 15 gigawatts installed during the period.
Lifesaving clubs in Victoria can now benefit from a new program to support the installation of solar power systems – the Community Renewables Solar Grants Initiative.
The $500,000 program was announced by Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio on the weekend.
“This is about helping Victorian lifesaving clubs save money on their energy bills and driving renewable energy,” said Minister D’Ambrosio.
The ACT’s Minister for Planning and Land Management has approved a development proposal for a 11.18MW solar farm to be constructed south of Canberra, near Williamsdale.
The proposal was “called in”, meaning the Minister assumed the role of assessment manager for the development application. The Minister is able to call in a project if a development is considered a major policy issue, has a major effect on government objectives and provides a substantial benefit.