
Port Augusta solar thermal project flares out
The future of the long-mooted Port Augusta solar thermal plant is in doubt after the company behind the ambitious project, SolarReserve, failed to get finance in time for a State Government deadline.
The future of the long-mooted Port Augusta solar thermal plant is in doubt after the company behind the ambitious project, SolarReserve, failed to get finance in time for a State Government deadline.
What is a solar thermal power plant? How does it work? How will its output compare to other South Australian generators? Will it bring down power prices? Ketan Joshi answers your questions.
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Two Port Augusta residents, one a veteran power industry worker, will lobby the federal government to help build a solar thermal power plant in their town.