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Riding an eBike around Australia to promote renewables in the bush

Riding an eBike around Australia to promote renewables in the bush

When I sat down with Gregory Andrews in the cool of the New Crown Hotel in Hay’s main street, it was following an incredibly blustery trek of 170 kilometres across the Hay Plains. On the day he arrived in Hay, the strong September winds and a flat tyre had

Ground broken on first renewable project

Ground broken on first renewable project

Clean Peak Energy has officially commenced construction of its Hay Solar Farm, adjacent to Hay Cemetery, east of Hay township. The advancement of the project was marked with an on-site sod turning, which brought together Clean Peak Energy executives and staff, Hay Shire Council and host landholders. Student Andrew Johnston

Goolgowi chook farm goes off-grid in Australian first

Goolgowi chook farm goes off-grid in Australian first

Australia’s largest off-grid poultry farm has commenced operations near Goolgowi. Operated by Agright, a commercial poultry grower in Australia and New Zealand, the 40 shed operation ‘Meriki’ claims to be saving more than 1690 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. "Sustainability is at the forefront of our business model,

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley calls for nuclear power stations

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley calls for nuclear power stations

By Krista Schade Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has backed the call for nuclear power in Australia. On a recent visit to Hay the federal member and deputy leader of the opposition said there needs to be an important discussion about nuclear energy production. “I'm pro renewables because

South West Renewable Energy Zone project updates - Hay, NSW

South West Renewable Energy Zone project updates - Hay, NSW

By Tertia Butcher Work starts on Cobb Highway transmission line Ground preparation has started near Booroorban on the Cobb Highway in the next step of EnergyConnect’s construction of the new transmission line between South Australia and Wagga Wagga. Australia’s largest transmission project has reached a major milestone recently

AGL Energy and Someva Renewables announce community funding as part of Pottinger Energy Park near Hay

AGL Energy and Someva Renewables announce community funding as part of Pottinger Energy Park near Hay

By Tertia Butcher AGL Energy and Someva Renewables have announced tens of millions in funding for the Hay Shire and Edward River Councils regions if the proposed Pottinger Energy Park proceeds. The funding was announced today during a community event in Booroorban last Thursday. The bulk of the funding will

Pottinger Energy Park partnership announced

Pottinger Energy Park partnership announced

Someva and AGL Energy to partner on renewable project By Krista Schade Someva Renewables have announced a partnership with energy powerhouse AGL Energy, for the development of the Pottinger Energy Park, 60 kilometres south of Hay. The announcement was made during a joint presentation to Hay Shire Councillors, at last