ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Indigenous solar projects to tackle diesel shortage concerns and halve power bills

Two Indigenous solar projects in Borroloola and Santa Teresa secured $11 million in federal funding to combat diesel shortages and cut power bills by 50 percent. Community leaders expect the 2.1 megawatt solar farm to provide 80 percent of Borroloola's electricity, reducing annual diesel needs by 1.2 million liters. Construction is set to begin in 2024.

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