07 Sep '12, 3pm

Australia's NSW Pledges Streamlined Renewables Planning Process

The steps are contained in a draft plan released today by the state’s energy minister outlining measures New South Wales will take to meet Australia’s goal of getting 20 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2020. To support large-scale solar projects, the state will contribute $A65 million ($67 million) for the development of the Solar Flagships project in Broken Hill and Nyngan northwest of Sydney, the report said. “Building a strong renewable energy industry is vital to supporting employment and helping grow the NSW economy,” energy minister Chris Hartcher said in a statement. New South Wales is Australia’s largest producer of renewable energy with installed capacity of 5.4 gigawatts, the report said. Renewables, including hydroelectric power, solar, wind and geothermal energy, will more than double to about 12 gigawatts based on projects already under construct...

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