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Alice Solar City has supported and encouraged the development of major “iconic” projects in and around Alice Springs that are playing a major role in making Alice Springs a national and international showcase for sustainable living and the use of renewable energy.
These projects showcase large scale renewable energy technologies, including a variety of cutting edge solar photovoltaic concentrator and solar thermal technologies. The projects are summarised in the table below.
| Project Location / Facility | Project Technology | Nominal capacity | Annual production | Annual greenhouse gas saving (tonnes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza Alice Springs | Flat plate PV | 305 kW | 531 MWh | 420 |
| Alice Springs Airport | Dual-axis tracking concentrating PV | 235 kW | 600 MWh | 470 |
| Uterne Solar Power Station | single-axis tracking flat plate PV | 969 kW | 2300 MWh | 1540 |
| Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre | Black pipe solar water heating | 1700 sq. m | 3450 GJ (offset) | 350 |
| Araluen Cultural Precinct | Flat plate PV | 180 kW | 330 MWh | 231 |