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Last coal-fired power generator in South Australia switched off
The last coal-fired generator in South Australia has been switched off – setting the state on a new path towards a decarbonised grid.
Giles Parkinson

May 9, 2016

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Strong support for Turnbull govt to fund Port Augusta solar thermal plant
Plans to build a solar thermal tower power plant with storage in Port Augusta have gained strong popular support, according to a new poll, which shows a majority of South Australians think the project should get federal government funding.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 20, 2016

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Port Augusta 375MW solar + wind project seeks development approval
DP Energy Australia has lodged an application for the development of a 375MW wind and solar power plant near Port Augusta in South Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 2, 2015

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Construction begins on huge solar tower plant for Port Augusta farm
Construction begins on CSP tower plant for Sundrop Farms – a world first use of large-scale CSP for heat, water and power to grow tomatoes in the SA desert.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2015

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Alinta walks away from solar tower proposal for Port Augusta
Alinta walks away from solar tower plus storage idea to replace brown coal generators in Port Augusta. Its analysis is being criticised for not considering debt financing, but it may not be the end of the idea as others may be prepared to step in.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 23, 2015

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Let’s get on with solar thermal at Port Augusta
The closure of Alinta’s coal fired generators presents the opportunity to get on with building a CSP plant at Port Augusta.
Stephen Bygrave

Jun 15, 2015

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ARENA, Alinta agree funds for Port Augusta solar thermal study
ARENA to co-fund solar thermal energy feasibility study for Port Augusta. However, the study will not be complete until 2016.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 15, 2014

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