City of Sydney sets 100% renewables target

With solar panels already installed on dozens of its buildings, the city of Sydney has upped the ante by vowing to source 100% of its electricity needs from solar PV and wind. The commitment was endorsed by city council last week, with a new 100% renewable electricity contract to be negotiated in the coming months.While the Australian state of New South Wales has not yet taken determined steps toward the energy transition - such as introducing a renewable energy target or establishing plans to replace aging, unreliable coal-fired power stations - Sydney has set a particularly ambitious goal. The ...

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