Engineers Australia
April, 2008 Page: 26
Federal environment minister Peter Garrett and Northern Territory's chief minister Paul Henderson launched the Alice Solar City program in Alice Springs last month.
As part of the program, various solar power installations will be built in the town. A solar farm in Illparpa is awaiting approval. The farm will consist of 26 solar concentrating dishes manufactured by Solar Systems. Solar Systems is also negotiating for solar dishes at the Alice Springs airport. A solar air-conditioning system at the Araluen cultural centre and a solar system at the new aquatic centre are under consideration.
The Solar City program also includes the installation of up to 225 residential and commercial photovoltaic systems, 1000 domestic solar hot water systems and 400 power meters. The Alice Springs Consortium will receive $12.3 million under the Solar Cities and the Renewable Remote Power Generation programs.
The consortium, consisting of the Alice Springs town council, Northern Territory government, Northern Territory Power and Water Corporation, the Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre, Arid Lands Environment Centre, Tangentyere Council and the Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce will contribute $7.3 million to the project. Other contributions will be sourced to bring the total project value to $37 million.
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