Human settlements

Renewable energy

Power supply

Power stations

The Renewable Energy Map of Australia provides information about renewable energy power sources in Australia. Power stations are listed under the headings bagasse, landfill methane, solar, water, wind, sewage methane and other.

Information on Australian fossil fuel power stations that have an installed capacity of 20 megawatts or greater is available at www.agso.gov.au/fossil_fuel/

Green power

What is green power?

Green power is the generic name given to electricity generated from clean, renewable energy sources. Green power sources can include solar (photovoltaic and thermal), wind power, new hydro on existing dams, biomass, wave energy and landfill gas.

It is also the name used for a national scheme that sets stringent environmental and reporting standards for renewable energy products offered by electricity suppliers. Consumers can request electricity suppliers instead to source the energy they use from renewable sources such as wind, solar and hydro power.

For information about the availability of green power in your area visit the Green Power web site - www.greenpower.com.au.

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