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.

SA's big new solar plant: key questions answered

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.

The central column of a solar thermal plant. Photo: SolarReserve

Solar thermal plant to be built in Port Augusta

A long wished-for solar thermal plant for Port Augusta will be built at a cost of $650 million after the State Government awarded the plant’s private backers its contract to supply the government’s power needs.

Port Augusta pair in Canberra to lobby for solar plant

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.