Exclusive: Amount needed would require a renewable energy plant with 15 wind turbines or 250,000 solar panels
Australia’s first large renewable energy project driven by a group of big energy consumers is a step closer to reality today, with the Melbourne Renewable Energy Project advertising its call for tenders for 110 gigawatt hours of renewable energy.
Organised by the City of Melbourne, the consortium includes two other councils, Australia Post, National Australia Bank, two universities and Zoos Victoria.
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