Sydney switches to a more sustainable future transitioning to a 100% Renewable Energy plan

From the 1st of July Sydney City will be powering all its operations (Sport premises, street and traffic lights, buildings, Town Hall and many more..) using 100% Renewable Energy from local sources.

This change was made through a so-called PPA (Party Purchase Agreement) managed in conjunction with the retailer Flow Power, two main Solar Farms (Shoalhaven Solar Farm and Bomen Solar Farm) and a Wind Farm (Sapphire Wind Farm) all located in regional NSW, as part of a plan that started in 2016 when Sydney committed to decrease its carbon emissions 70% by 2030. This plan will potentially save the city of Sydney over half a million dollars annually and, as it will be sourcing the energy from local farms (Solar and Wind), it is expected to contribute to the economic development by creating many job opportunities for the communities around the area. To give an example of the great impact of this project, the Shoalhaven Solar Farm, has been created along with a non-for-profit community initiative (Repower Shoalhaven), which will also deliver electricity to local homes to assist local residents with their electricity bills.

Without any bias, we can say that Sydney will be at the forefront of the Climate Change global action. Projects like this set the benchmark for many nations to adopt all necessary measures to tackle Climate Change by cutting carbon emissions through innovation and policy making. Through this plan, Sydney will be meeting its Carbon Emission goals in 6 years instead of 10 years which is remarkable and a global leading example.

We consider this as a small part of a much bigger picture for Australia. COVID-19 has revealed many nation’s weak points, but also several strong points for many others. Australia has now the opportunity to position itself as a Renewable Energy Superpower, embracing new technologies that will not only contribute to Australia’s economic recovery, but will also be paramount to Climate Change global response.

SOURCES: WWF, www.reneweconomy.com.au, www.news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au