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South Australia’s light fantastic: Solar powers the entire state – The New Daily
Once known for not having enough power, South Australia has become the first major jurisdiction in the world to be powered entirely by solar energy.
South Australia’s renewable energy boom has achieved a global milestone.
The state once known for not having enough power has become the first major jurisdiction in the world to be powered entirely by solar energy.
For just over an hour on Sunday, October 11, 100 per cent of energy demand was provided by solar panels alone.
“This is truly a phenomenon in the global energy landscape,” Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) chief executive Audrey Zibelman said.
“Never before has a jurisdiction the…
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