Project Update Week ending 7 December 2018

RCR contract terminated 30 November Bright Energy Investments (BEI) has today given notice to administrators, McGrathNicol, of the termination of the contract with RCR ACT on track to deliver 100% O’Donnell Griffin Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of RCR renewable electricity by 2020, Tomlinson) (RCR) for the construction of the Greenough River Solar Farm – Stage 2 Project. as Hornsdale 2 starts feeding into grid Following a review of its contractual options 1 December and consultation with stakeholder and As the Hornsdale 2 Wind Farm starts feeding financial institutions, the BEI Board has opted, into the ACT electricity system today, the ACT with immediate effect, to terminate the remains on track to deliver 100% renewable principal contract. electricity by 2020, Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury BEI will now commence a process to identify said today. and engage a replacement organisation or mix of organisations to complete the project, with “The Hornsdale 2 Wind Farm near Port the aim of minimising disruption to the Augusta, South Australia, will generate 100 project’s timeline. megawatts, enough to power around 50,000 homes and equivalent to about 13% of our Works on the expansion project were on 2020 electricity needs,” Minister Rattenbury schedule at the point of administration, but said today. site activities will remain suspended during the replacement process. “The wind farm was part of the ACT’s nation- leading reverse auction process that will see Despite the current disruption, BEI remains the Territory reach its target of 100% extremely confident that the project will be renewable electricity by 2020.” completed in time for Synergy to meet its LRET obligations. Importantly, the long-term Celebrating Renewable Energy Community operation of the Greenough River Solar Farm Day will not be impacted as warranties and The news comes as Minister Rattenbury today ongoing plant operations are not linked to will take part in the ‘Renewable Energy RCR. Community Day’, where Canberrans can tour an impressive array of renewable technology Any organisations seeking to be considered as a in the Canberra region. part of the revised contract should in the first instance contact BEI via the email address: “This year's Renewable Energy Community [email protected] Day includes a bus tour around the ACT and southeast NSW region's renewable energy Source: Bright Energy Investments

Page 1 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) facilities,” Mr Rattenbury said. “This stops at 50MW Kidston Solar Project sites along the ‘Renewable Energy Trail’ that aren’t normally open to the public. Operators reaches practical completion of each site will provide guided tours so 3 December visitors can learn about the facility and get a Genex Power Limited (ASX: GNX) (Genex or close look at how renewable technology Company) is pleased to announce that its works. 50MW Kidston Solar Project (KS1 or Project) has successfully reached Practical Completion “The tour begins at Mt Majura Solar Farm, (PC). which tracks the sun to generate electricity. Other sites include Woodlawn Wind Farm and PC marks the final milestone of the Woodlawn Bioreactor in NSW. construction and commissioning stages of the Project. Following energisation in late 2017, “The renewable energy facilities are not just the Project has undergone detailed part of the region’s efforts to address climate commissioning processes that have allowed change, but are driving a thriving local clean for the gradual ramp-up to full capacity. tech industry that is contributing to our Engineering, Procurement and Construction economy in the form of jobs, training and (EPC) contractor UGL has successfully passed investment.” all the commissioning and performance tests required for PC to be granted. The Renewable Energy Community Day is organised by the South East Region of The Project will continue to be operated and Renewable Energy Excellence (SERREE), an maintained by UGL under the terms of an initiative of Regional Development Australia Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (RDA) ACT. Agreement for an initial 5-year period, with an option for Genex to extend for an additional 5 Source: ACT Government years.

Commenting on the final milestone, Chief NEW PROJECT Executive Officer of Genex, James Harding stated: Mannum Solar & Storage “We are very pleased to have successfully Project reached Practical Completion for KS1. This Location: Mannum, South Australia marks the completion of the Project Capacity: 4.99 MW (Stage 1) construction and commissioning phase, and is Developer: Tetris Energy the culmination of a successful cooperation LGA: Mid-Murray Council between Genex, UGL, Ergon Energy and the Description: Stage 1 comprising 20,000 solar Australian Energy Market Operator. We wish panels mounted on single axis tracking to thank UGL for their professionalism and system, substation, battery storage efforts to finalise the Project and complete containers, security fencing and landscaping. the outstanding EPC components, and we Located adjacent to the Mannum 33/132kV look forward to continuing our collaboration substation. Stage 2 will be 29 MW and will during the O&M phase.” connect into the ElectraNet 132kV substation. Contact: Frank Boland Source: Genex Power Director Tetris Energy Tel: (03) 9448 9400 Email: [email protected]

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National environmental Goldwind Australia Managing Director, John Titchen, said Goldwind manages all its approval secured for billion projects with a focus on local business dollar 800 MW Clarke Creek participation and local employment.

Wind Farm in Central ‘We are now seeking expressions of interest Queensland, Australia for the Balance of Plant tender process for the 3 December full civil and electrical works for the wind farm Director of Lacour Energy, Mark Rayner, said and we will shortly launch the Clarke Creek State and National planning approvals have Local Business Participation Program. been secured for the Clarke Creek Wind Farm and it is now being prepared for construction ‘This Program will be a key initiative to to commence in 2019. identify capability and capacity in the local community and maximise opportunities for ‘The project has now received Federal local subcontractors and suppliers to Government approval under the Environment participate in the project. This program has Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act proven successful for projects currently under (EPBC Act). Earlier this year, the wind farm construction in Victoria, New South Wales and project received Queensland Government Tasmania. planning approval for up to 195 wind turbines and approval was earlier secured for a 400 ‘The Lacour Energy team have done excellent MW solar farm and a large utility scale work identifying and developing this project. battery. Wind conditions have been measured and shown to match very well with Goldwind’s ‘The combination of wind, solar and battery latest advanced wind turbine technology. As is represents a very large-scale integrated expected in this region, the solar resource has renewables power station located at one of also proven to be very high quality.’ the strongest locations of the Queensland commented John. power system - no grid extension is required. Importantly, the wind resource is night The project, located 150km Northwest of biased, complementing daytime solar Rockhampton, will have a construction cost production. totalling over $1.5 billion, with up to 350 jobs expected on site during construction of the ‘The project economies of scale drive a wind farm and up to 25 permanent staff competitive cost of electricity, support during operations. investment and economic development in regional Queensland and will make a Once operational, the wind farm production significant contribution to the Queensland will be enough to power around 590,000 Renewable Energy Target.’ said Mark. Queensland homes, supplying around 4% of Queensland’s electricity, and making a large Lacour Energy has partnered with Goldwind contribution to the achievement of the to deliver the Clarke Creek Integrated Wind, Queensland Renewable Energy Target. Solar and Battery Power Station project. With a generation capacity of 800 MW, the wind Source: Lacour Energy farm component of the project is set to be the biggest wind farm in Australia. Goldwind will supply up to 195 wind turbines to the project and manage construction works.

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BayWa r.e.’s 112MW solar also partnered with the Jobs Victoria Employment Network (JVEN) the project farm achieves 100 per cent created multiple jobs for people who may generation in Northern have previously faced barriers in joining the workforce. Victoria 3 December Beon’s General Manager Glen Thomson Northern Victoria’s largest solar energy commented “Our partnering approach with installation is now complete and achieving regional employment groups, coupled with 100 per cent generation to the grid. the on-going support of BayWa r.e., allowed the project to be delivered in an efficient The project, named Karadoc, became manner with significant benefits to the Australia’s fastest semi-scheduled solar farm Mildura region. It has been an incredible to begin contributing power to the grid when effort by all those involved in delivering the it was first energised in mid-October. Karadoc project. More than 700 people have worked at the site during the year, including Now at full power, Karadoc’s 330,000 27 local trainees and apprentices.” photovoltaic cells, covering an area of 640 acres, are generating enough power to supply Source: BayWa r.e. 65,000 Australian homes.

The project was delivered in just 10 months by global renewable energy developer, service UK company chooses Sydney provider and wholesaler, BayWa r.e. and its for Australian HQ construction partner Beon Energy Solutions. 3 December The highly efficient installation was thanks to United Kingdom-based renewable energy the team’s meticulous planning, global investment and asset management specialist logistics experience and grid connection Bluefield Partners has chosen Sydney for the strategy. headquarters of a new Australian subsidiary, Blueshore. Daniel Gäfke, Managing Director of BayWa r.e. Solar Pte Ltd. said: “To have reached 100 Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair said per cent generation on this project within a Blueshore was an independent renewable year is a great achievement. The projects energy company specialising in technical and energisation is a milestone event for commercial management services for renewable energy generation in Northern renewable energy projects, with a focus on Victoria. asset owners and investors.

“Following the signing of a 12-year PPA with “It’s fantastic to see Blueshore choose Sydney major Australian brewer, Carlton & United as the location for its Australian base which is Breweries, the Karadoc solar farm is a great testament to our city’s position as Australia’s example of how companies can partner with financial and professional services centre,” Mr BayWa r.e. to benefit from green energy while Blair said. also helping Australia’s transition to renewable energy.” “The NSW Government through the Department of Industry has helped secure this Committed to supporting the local community investment by working with Blueshore to throughout, Beon’s project team worked provide market information and introductions together with Sunraysia Institute of to potential partners, clients and other Technology and Further Education (SuniTAFE) industry stakeholders.” to develop an industry first-solar traineeship on site and provided new apprentices and

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Blueshore Managing Director Mike Rand said “We also offer full financial and administrative the company has established its Australian management functions. base in Sydney to access strong opportunities in both solar and wind renewable energy “Our aim is to help our renewable energy markets, where it has seen a strong clients increase production and revenues, emergence of sector developers and reduce operating costs, and ensure operating, investors. regulatory and contract compliance.”

The company sees potential to grow its NSW Minister for Energy and Utilities Don Sydney presence to around 20 staff over the Harwin said: “The NSW energy market is next two to three years. evolving fast and we are focused on creating an investment environment that caters for the “Australia is undergoing a dramatic energy range of technologies that will power the transition as cost reductions have made future. renewable energy technologies a least cost source of generation. The economics and “Our recent launch of a NSW Transmission capabilities of this clean and efficient Infrastructure Strategy is about building a technology present a great opportunity for network of the future that allows companies Australia, but it is critical to the sector’s future to connect to our energy grid. that asset operations are underpinned by strong professional management to secure “I look forward to seeing more companies like the future quality and reliability of these Blueshore arriving in NSW to look after assets,” Mr Rand said. generators.”

“Blueshore has been founded on the strong Source: NSW Department of Industry reputation and track record of our European parent company, providing comprehensive asset management services for over AUD$1 TENDER billion of renewable assets, including a large Canberra Deep Space portfolio traded on the London Stock Exchange. Blueshore aims to bring this Communication Complex solar professionalism and experience to support array the growth and eventual dominance of clean CSIRO has released an EOI seeking responses renewable generation sources in the from suitably qualified and experienced Australian energy mix.” service providers for the provision of a solar

array at the Canberra Deep Space Mr Rand said Blueshore is positioned to Communication Complex (CDSCC) contracted provide asset management services through through an operating lease type Power the full lifecycle for renewable energy Purchase Agreement (PPA). NASA-owned, projects, from pre-construction review CSIRO-operated Canberra Deep Space through to lifetime operation. Communication Complex is looking to go

solar, via a power purchase agreement and a “This includes technical management, purpose built large-scale solar farm. More stakeholder management, interface with details are available here. network service providers, regulatory compliance, national energy market participation, supervision of operations and management, engineering procurement and construction, and health and safety and environmental compliance.

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The takeover offer has now - Also on 31 October, we announced we had secured another 15-year offtake agreement closed for a further 50% of the Dundonnell capacity, 3 December adding to the 37% already agreed with the On Friday 30th November, the $2.30 takeover Victorian State Government. offer for your shares in Tilt Renewables made - On the 14th November, we announced the by the JV comprising Infratil and Mercury financial close of Dundonnell. Construction formally ended. As you will know, the offer will commence in early 2019. period was extended three times, but (under New Zealand takeover regulations) it could As you will know, Tilt Renewables has not be extended beyond 30th November. proposed that it will undertake a capital raising in the near future to help fund the The JV did not succeed in reaching the 90% Dundonnell development. The proposed threshold that would have allowed it to give capital raising is fully supported by our two notice of compulsory acquisition of remaining major shareholders and the remaining volume shares. Tilt Renewables remains listed and will is fully underwritten. When the details of the trade on both the New Zealand and Australian timing and structure of the capital raise are stock exchanges. The approximate finalised, you will receive more details from shareholdings of Tilt Renewables now that the the company about the process and the offer is complete are as follows: options available to you. - Infratil: 65% - Mercury: 20% In the interim, on behalf of the Independent - All other shareholders: 15% Directors, I wish to thank you all for your support through the takeover process. We The company continued to make excellent look forward to continuing to support the progress through the takeover period. good work of the company over the coming Notable developments have included: years to grow the value of Tilt Renewables for - On 11th September, we announced our all shareholders. successful bid into the Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme to secure a 15 year Source: Tilt Renewables off-take agreement with the Victorian State Government for around 37% of the output of TECHNOLOGY our proposed (Dundonnell). The total capital cost also UNSW and Leadmicro reduced from the $A600m assumed by the JV announce a joint initiative to in its offer document to $A560m. develop next generation high- - On 17th October, we announced that we had established a strategic relationship with efficiency solar cells Genesis with the intention of partnering in the 4 December development of Tilt Renewable’s Waverley UNSW Sydney has announced a new Wind Farm in South Taranaki. partnership with a leading Chinese - On 19th October, we provided updated photovoltaic production machinery EBITDAF1 guidance for the year ending 31 manufacturer to develop the next generation March 2019. Underlying EBITDAF guidance of solar cells and fast-track their time to was revised up from a range of A$120 – market. A$127 million to a new range of A$134 – A$138 million (9-12% increase). The UNSW School of Photovoltaic and - On 31 October, we released our first half Renewable Energy Engineering and result for the FY19 financial year. Wind Leadmicro, a China-based global production was 23% higher than the same manufacturer of advanced solar cell period last year and EBITDAF was up 36%. machinery, have announced that they will work together to develop the next generation

Page 6 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) of silicon solar cells, and the technology to improved silicon solar cells in a small-scale mass produce them. laboratory setting can be quickly tested and adapted for commercial application. Associate Professor Bram Hoex, who is leading the project at UNSW, said: “The UNSW Dean of Engineering Mark Hoffman photovoltaic industry is currently amid a said: “UNSW leads the world in photovoltaic transfer to PERC technology, which was research and development and I am very developed at UNSW in the late 1980s. The pleased that Leadmicro has chosen to partner major advantage of the PERC solar cell with us. Together we will drive further compared to the incumbent technology is the efficiencies in solar cell technology. use of ultrathin films, which reduce electronic losses at the rear of the solar cell.” “Collaborations such as this one between researchers and industry, where prototypes The team will construct these ultrathin layers can be tested before being placed into full- of film by using a technique called Atomic scale production, are crucial to driving the Layer Deposition (ALD), where nanoscopic- economic benefits of discoveries. I am thin films within the solar cells are built one thankful to Leadmicro for their support and atomic layer at a time, which gives engineers look forward to seeing the outcomes of this very precise control over the design process. partnership,” Professor Hoffman said.

Hoex expects that by using ALD technology, Leadmicro expects to install the ALD reactor he and his team will make further at UNSW’s Solar Industrial Research Facility in improvements to the efficiency of PERC solar Kensington by March 2019, with the view to cells, which currently have a potential having the next generation PERC solar cells in conversion rate of sunlight into electricity of production in late 2019. 25%. Most solar panels installed today use traditional solar cell technology that have a Source: UNSW conversion rate of about 20%. He is also seeking to further develop innovative nanoscale layers to increase the potential Bioenergy - State of the Nation conversion rate of silicon solar cells to over 27%. Report has launched 4 December “While it may sound like a modest increase in Bioenergy Australia has today released the efficiency, this would be an 8% relative Bioenergy State of the Nation Report increase, which is likely to be achieved (produced in collaboration with KPMG). The without a significant increase in costs, thus first state-of-the-nation assessment of the further reducing the overall cost of solar sector identifies Australia’s significant electricity,” Hoex said. bioenergy opportunity and provides a criteria for kick-starting Australia’s bioenergy “The intrinsic goal of this project, which is economy. The opportunity for Australia is partly funded by an Australian Renewable significant and multi-faceted, offering a $3.5- Energy Agency (ARENA) grant, is to take our $5 billion investment opportunity, mostly in developments quickly and directly into mass regional economies, which the Australian production.” government is being urged to address.

To make this possible, Leadmicro will donate a Bioenergy Australia CEO Shahana McKenzie, $1 million ALD reactor to UNSW that said, “The report reviews the policies of states resembles those used by their high-volume and territories in order to share learning and manufacturing clients in China. This will mean facilitate policy transfer across Australia, with that processes created to develop the much to be gained through adoption of ‘best

Page 7 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) practice’ approaches throughout Australia. Dr John Hewson, former Liberal party leader For example, Queensland has adopted a and bioenergy advocate also speaking at the number of successful policies which can be event, said,” An overlooked and very adapted and deployed to drive bioenergy important consequence of the "climate wars" uptake across the country.” in the last couple of decades has been the failure of governments to develop a Bioenergy is generated from the conversion of comprehensive national waste and bioenergy solid and liquid biomass products for use as strategy. This is particularly hard to electricity, heat, gas, liquid fuels and bio- understand and accept given our national based products and delivers a range of addiction to the barbaric environmental benefits such as employment and economic practice of land filling, the lack of a fuel development of rural/agricultural security strategy, the failure of both State and communities, energy security, utilisation of Federal governments to design and waste streams and reduction in greenhouse implement effective regional policies, and the gas emissions. availability of a host of proven and commercial technology solutions. Short-term Shadow Minister for Climate and Energy, the politics has again served to only squander Hon Mark Butler MP gave a speech at the significant growth and employment report launch noting that lack of vision, policy opportunities." and commitment has stifled the sector. Mr Butler said, “There are huge opportunities for State and Territory Overview Report Australia to embrace bioenergy. I welcome assessments were based on bioenergy this important report from KPMG and look performance measured against five forward to working with Bioenergy Australia evaluation criteria: Policy development and in this exciting transition.” effectiveness, bioenergy project development, technology and feedstock, Ms McKenzie explained that what sustainability guidance, advocacy and differentiates Queensland as the clear leader education. is they have identified bioenergy as a huge opportunity for their state and have The majority of the 179 commissioned developed a vision to capitalise on it. In bioenergy projects are in Queensland, New addition, their policy objectives are better South Wales and Victoria (77%) and the main defined and more aligned to the bioenergy technologies comprise combustion1 (56%) sector compared to other states and and anaerobic digestion (29%). All states are territories, with strong evidence of advocacy lacking diversification across feedstock and of the benefits and opportunities from technology, and most projects produce bioenergy. electricity as an output, which a national vision could transform. While the Federal Government has implemented mechanisms to reduce carbon “Queensland is driving the bioenergy agenda emissions, such as the Renewable Energy on a number of fronts, and should be Target and Emissions Reduction Fund, a commended for the incredible work national vision, policy objectives and/or policy happening across the state. They have a levers would unlock Australia’s bio economy. government who recognises bioenergy as a This report indicates from a local and global priority industry, actively rolling out new level these factors are critical to the projects through the delivery of the development of a bio-economy, with the Biofutures Roadmap and Biofutures Program” potential to positively impact big issues for said Ms McKenzie. Australia such as emissions, utilisation of waste streams and regional growth. Around The World: The report found Australia in the bottom quartile for bioenergy

Page 8 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) contribution globally, lagging behind other sector so Australia can leverage the wide- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and ranging potential benefits of a bio-economy Development (OECD) countries placing 19 out before it’s too late,” said Ms McKenzie. of 24 reviewed. See here for a full copy of the report Ms McKenzie explained there were a host of global initiatives identified to inspire Australia Source: Bioenergy Australia in the report; from committed targets for renewables, to investment support and renewable heat incentives. The report noted COMPANY UPDATE Sweden has a landfill ban for organic waste RCR Tomlinson and the US a loan guarantees for the RCR Tomlinson administrators McGrathNicol establishment of biorefineries. held the First Meetings of Creditors on 3

December. An update was provided on the “The global disparity in contribution we see is strategy to sell RCR Tomlinson: concerning, particularly with the ambitious - Administrators are continuing to trade the targets set for emissions reduction by the businesses as usual (other than solar), and are marine and aviation industries. There are offering it for sale as a going concern in order massive changes ahead to the fuel mix to attract the widest range of interest globally and we sit well behind at four per - Advertisement featured in the newspapers cent of total energy consumption for biomass on 26 November 2018 energy or fuel purposes versus the EU’s 10 per - Non-binding expressions of interest close 10 cent.” December 2018

- To date, over 200 parties have contacted the “There is a new industry waiting to be Administrators expressing interest developed for bio-chemicals which can - Administrators will provide an update on the replace the need for fossil-fuel based sale process by 24 December 2018, following derivatives entirely. If we don’t seize this a period of due diligence and receipt of offers opportunity we will be left behind and end up importing what could be made locally, with The strategy going forward is to: significant economic and environmental - Continue to trade the viable components of impacts,” said Ms McKenzie. the business while pursuing a sale of all or

part of the business or its assets A recently released market analysis and - Likely to seek a 3 month extension to the forecast report by the International Energy convening period Agency predicted modern bioenergy will, over - Administrators will investigate the reasons the next five years, have the biggest increase for the failure of the business and prepare a in renewable energy consumption, driving 30 report to creditors (to be tabled at the second per cent of global renewable energy creditors’ meetings) providing creditors with consumption growth. the Administrators’ recommendation on the

options available to vote at the second Ms McKenzie explained as with any emerging meetings of creditors sector, government support plays an important role in removing barriers and Contact Link Market Services on 1300 911 275 accelerating the development of new or by email at projects. [email protected].

“There is no shortage of viable options we can implement to drive us forward, and we hope the Bioenergy Australia State of the Nation report can be this force for change in the

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NEW PROJECTS Renewable gas a step closer SA Water with Australian first hydrogen AS part of its Energy Management Framework SA Water is planning to install energy test facility generation via the use of solar panels and 4 December associated energy storage at key SA Water Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the sites around South Australia. Selected sites nation’s first test facility to trial 100 per cent are the Morgan Water Treatment Plant and hydrogen in preparation for its use by Morgan to Whyalla Pumping Station (PS) No.1 appliances and in existing gas distribution site and the Bolivar Waste Water Treatment networks. Plant. The proposed development of a ground-mounted solar generation plant Energy Networks Australia CEO Andrew Dillon, involves the below components; speaking at today’s launch of Evoenergy’s • Approximately 40,320 individual solar PV Hydrogen Test Facility in Canberra, said cells at Morgan and 34,860 panels at Bolivar; hydrogen offered the prospect of zero- • Associated Single Access Tracking (SAT) emission energy supplies and energy storage framework for the solar panels capacity to back up renewable power, utilising • Approximately seven and six respectively existing gas networks. Power Conversion Stations (PCSs), installed within shipping containers (or similar) for “Hydrogen is carbon-free and can be weather proofing produced from excess renewable energy, for • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) example during sunny and windy days when equipment (model specifications to be generation is high and demand is low,” he confirmed by construction partner) said. • Associated groundworks and levelling, including the provision of a lay-down area for “This offers a stable, carbon-free energy construction resource that can be stored for use on • Electrical cabling, installed via underground demand. trenching • Surface upgrades to existing access tracks to “We know from our work with the CSIRO on ensure all-weather access the 2018 National Hydrogen Roadmap that • Upgrades to existing security fencing (where hydrogen represents significant and exciting required) opportunities for Australia, well beyond its potential as an export fuel.” Contact: Lauren Nicholson Town Planner Evoenergy and the Canberra Institute of Aurecon (on behalf of SA Water) Technology partnered to build the Hydrogen Tel: (08) 8237 9762 Test Facility to understand how hydrogen gas Email: [email protected] could be used in the future to power homes using the existing natural gas network.

While many gas networks are embarking on hydrogen-related projects, the Evoenergy Hydrogen Test Facility will be the first in the country to test up to 100 per cent hydrogen in household appliances.

The use of hydrogen as a household energy resource aligns with the ‘green energy’ target set by the ACT Government to reduce emissions to zero by 2045.

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The need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions Big blades turn at Coopers Gap has seen hydrogen plans developed throughout the world. Wind Farm 4 December In Europe particularly, hydrogen use is Hundreds of workers at the Coopers Gap growing as an energy source and as a Wind Farm site were excited to see the fruits transport fuel, with the world’s first hydrogen of their labour take shape, with the passenger train now operating in Germany. completion of the first wind turbine tower in mid-November. Hydrogen in Australia could eventually be used for domestic cooking, heating and hot AGL General Manager of Development and water, for powering passenger vehicles and Construction, Mr Dave Johnson, said this even public transport. turbine is a great milestone for the project and is one of 123 turbines to be erected. “As the Gas Vision 2050 report has demonstrated, hydrogen’s scope is “Projects like this involve enormous efforts by impressive, with potential to widen a many stakeholders; the logistics of getting the customer’s power options, improve and massive components to site alone is one of increase renewable generation and even the areas which can prove challenging,” Mr create new energy export market,” Mr Dillon Johnson said. said. “We have worked with many government “Perhaps best of all, the sophisticated, agencies and others to have the components intricate infrastructure needed for hydrogen transported from the Brisbane Port to our site technology already exists for us in Australia – for what will be a 453 MW power station. our natural gas networks. “I thank everyone for their patience and know “Most of Australia’s gas distribution networks they are part of something quite amazing, are compatible with hydrogen and could especially when they see the 67 metre blades deliver better outcomes for Australian on the roads. households and businesses, the environment and the economy,” he said. Mr Johnson said on site construction of the wind farm is progressing, with 95 foundations “I congratulate Evoenergy and its partners poured, both main transformers energised, who are instrumental to the innovation this construction of the 275kV substation by facility supports.” Powerlink complete, and energisation of the 33kV switchyard expected next week. Source: Energy Networks Australia AGL Manager on site, Mr Ray King said managing roadworks along major routes was an example of things which need to be constantly managed throughout construction.

“If anyone has travelled along the Logan Motorway or up the Toowoomba range recently, they will know there are heavy roadworks and this has made extra challenges to our transportation efforts.

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“For example, we are dealing with things like $100 million investment fund the safe relocation of the traffic lights, to ensure our blades are arriving to site. launched to invest in reducing “Our aim is to have safe deliveries of the wind emissions turbine components with minimum 5 December disruptions to everyone and this is not always Business and the Government will jointly a straightforward task. tackle climate change with the launch of New Zealand Green Investment Finance Ltd; a $100 Mr King said a lot of the components were million fund to reduce New Zealand’s being stored at the site of the Brisbane Port, greenhouse gas emissions, Prime Minister, until roadworks and alternative routes were Jacinda Ardern, and Climate Change Minister, confirmed. James Shaw, announced today.

“Nobody said it was going to be easy to get The fund is a central plank in the hundreds of turbines out of Brisbane and up Government’s plan to transition to a clean, the range and we are still working towards a green, carbon-neutral New Zealand and it late 2019 completion date,” he said. delivers on a Green Party Confidence and Supply Agreement commitment. About Coopers Gap