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South Australia replaces coal-fired generator with solar thermal plant

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Published Tue, Aug 15, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Sydney

AN AUSTRALIAN state leading a push for renewable energy over fossil fuels is backing a new solar thermal plant costing A$650 million (S$695.4 million) to replace a coal-fired generator.

The 150 MW facility located in the city of Port Augusta is the second large-scale renewable power project planned for the state of South Australia.

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