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Shoalhaven Solar Farm Development Progressing

30/4/2020

 
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Exciting News!!!! Repower Shoalhaven has entered into a Joint Development Agreement   with Flow Power to co-develop a 3MWac solar farm for the Shoalhaven. Flow Power is a substantial electricity retailer operating in Victoria and NSW focussing on renewable energy. The goal of the arrangement is for Repower Shoalhaven and Flow Power to participate in the development of a 3MWac solar farm located on Nowra Hill Road, off BTU Road, on land leased from Shoalhaven City Council. 

Unlike previous Repower Shoalhaven solar projects this will be a ‘front of the meter’ scheme, with solar power sold to businesses via power purchase agreements. 

Flow Power are providing substantial support for the pre commitment works for this community-initiated scheme. Repower Shoalhaven will undertake a capital raising to fund its portion of the solar farm following the verification of the financial viability of the project. This is anticipated to occur by June 2020. When the solar farm is operational, Flow Power will on-sell 100% the electricity generated.  


There are a lot of tasks to work through to get the solar farm ‘shovel ready’. The current status of these tasks are:
•    A comprehensive Development Application has been lodged with Shoalhaven City Council  and is currently being evaluated by Council officers and other stakeholders.
•     A long-term lease agreement is being finalised between Flow Power and Shoalhaven City Council to utilise degraded land in South Nowra for the solar farm.
•    Flow Power is progressing through the details to finalise approval from Endeavour Energy to connect to the local electricity grid (high voltage network).
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Detailed site geotechnical and engineering studies are being undertaken to help determine the best structure for the large solar arrays.
•    The Repower Shoalhaven (RS) solar farm sub-committee has recommended a community investment structure (Special Purpose Vehicle) similar to those used for the seven existing RS investment companies. Legal advice will be sought on how to structure the solar farm SPV and investment offerings.
•    Flow Power have arranged for a portion of the power to be generated from the Shoalhaven solar farm to be purchased by the City of Sydney as a component of a contract with Flow Power to purchase 100% renewable energy from July 2020. The supply to the City of Sydney represents about 10% of the generated output of the Shoalhaven solar farm and is conditional on the Shoalhaven scheme being completed. 
•    The primary customers for the energy generated from the Shoalhaven solar farm are local commercial and industrial businesses. Flow Power have a unique offering aimed at enabling a low-cost sustainable supply, including demand management activities. 
•    We are planning for the viability of the scheme to be determined by June 2020 when all costs and forecast incomes have been fully established. The community capital raising will proceed only after the project is demonstrated to be commercially viable. 
•    If the project is demonstrated to be viable, then we move our focus to planning for procurement and construction of the solar farm. The timing of these will be influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts on global financial markets and the Australian dollar exchange rate.


If you require further information please contact Bob Hayward, convener of the Solar farm Sub- Committee email; bob.hayward@repower.net.au

Repower Projects Delivering

17/10/2019

 

​Most of us are frustrated by the lack of strong political leadership in addressing global warming and accelerated climate change. But there is a large amount of investment and innovation in renewables happening on a local and industry level despite the policy vacuum. 
In the last 12 months, the 23 community funded solar projects administered by Repower Shoalhaven have:
* generated 860,000 kWh of clean electricity 
* reduced CO2 emission by 700 tonnes
* reduced the power bills of local businesses and farms 
* provided investors with reasonable returns.

How good is that????
Think globally act locally!
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Repower Sponsor Wins Big

19/9/2018

 
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One of our local sponsors - Access Storage have won the 2018 Self Storage Association of Australasia Awards for Excellence in the category of Best Upgrade or Expansion.
"The judges felt that this facility, as a family-owned business combining sustained, proactive management and good customer service with an environmental conscience, is a clear example of a small, provincial success story."
Congratulations to Linda, Dave and the Access Storage team!

Shoalhaven Solar Garden

19/9/2018

 
REPOWER Shoalhaven is seeking to build a solar farm that builds on the national momentum for community-based solar power. This is a community initiative planned to supply 4 Megawatts of affordable, solar generated electricity to the Shoalhaven community on a not for profit basis.  Up to 2,000 households and/or businesses could be provided with lower cost, renewable energy from the project.  The site selected is, subject to the resolution of access issues, a former waste management site in South Nowra.  The project aims to take a degraded, contaminated site of little intrinsic value, and turn it into a hub for renewable energy. A dedicated team is working hard to bring this project to reality. Stay up to date with the project by signing up to the email list here.

Repower’s Community Energy Congress Blog – People powered energy

3/5/2017

 
By Daniel Jones.

It’s true that people can create ‘energy’. Not the kind that powers lights, but it can be felt and has an effect just the same.
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A day before the congress started and it was already buzzing, after settling in we heard from two Churchill Scholarship holders and at this little side event. You can only imagine what it was like the next morning; walking through the CBD of Melbourne, up the red carpet staircase of the Town Hall and into the main chamber. Here hundreds of Community Energy Congress attendees were checking in and meeting each other to the soundtrack of the cinema screen sized organ; the Indiana Jones theme was probably my favourite.
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Capturing a congress

29/3/2017

 
An insight into the Community Energy Congress 2017, by Jessica Burg.
As a second-timer, I was curious and excited to see what this community energy congress had to offer and how other community groups had progressed since the last congress just over 2 years ago. Since our plane was delayed, we took the opportunity at the airport to chat about everything we hoped to learn or develop over the next few days; it was a great mix of legal queries, community engagement, industry challenges and more.

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Farmers turning to community energy projects for bottom-line boost

19/5/2016

 

Sun up on People Power

http://www.theland.com.au/story/3911324/sun-up-on-people-power/?cs=4941

Repower Shoalhaven renewable energy investment scheme funded by locals

30/6/2015

 
Sydney Morning Herald
By Kieran Gair

First, it was the local bowling club. Then the churches. In the Shoalhaven, community solar power is on the rise. 

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Repower Two, ARNIE and You!

18/6/2015

 
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BREAKING: Schwarzenegger inspires Repower members 

Last week it was Arno the Mayor. This week it's Arnie the Governator! Click the picture above to view Arnie's advice to Repower Shoalhaven members.

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Repower Two, Arno and You!

11/6/2015

 
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Don't Just Sit There!
Be an Energy Legend too!


You don't have to be Mayor Arno to be an Energy Legend (see photo above).

Simply invest in Repower Two! You'll build a FAIRER, CLEANER ENERGY SYSTEM + EARN MONEY at the same time!

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Power to the people thanks to sunshine

3/11/2014

 
By Jessica Long, South Coast Register

REPOWER Shoalhaven kicked off its local renewable energy project at the Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club on Thursday.

As part of the Renewable Energy Action Plan the day marked the opening of the club’s 99kW solar panel system. The not-for-profit association develops community solar projects and organises installation to benefit the community, economy and environment.

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Renewable Energy: Power to the people

31/10/2014

 
The Age
By Michael Green

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How a NSW Community Solar Project raised $120k in 10 days

18/10/2014

 
By Sophie Vorrath, Renew Economy

Just under three months ago, NSW not-for-profit community renewables group Repower Shoalhaven launched an online campaign to raise enough money to install a rooftop solar system at the local bowling club, and kick off the south-coast NSW town’s transition to sustainable energy systems.

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Shadow Cast over Local Solar Power

15/10/2014

 
By Dayle Latham
A cut to the federal government’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) would threaten the viability of future solar energy projects in the region, according to not-for-profit community energy association Repower Shoalhaven president Chris Cooper.

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Renew Magazine - community energy special

1/10/2014

 
We were featured in articles on community energy in ATA's Renew magazine edition 129 which had a community energy focus. There were some great photos of Mike! Get a copy at local newsagents.
Read the editorial here:
http://renew.org.au/current-issue/#post-1684

Kangaroo Valley Solar Celebration

24/4/2014

 
South Coast Register, 16/4/2014

A celebration of solar power took place at Kangaroo Valley Community Centre and Ambulance Station on Sunday.  The event marked the success of the community-driven solar panel and energy efficient lighting project run by REpower Shoalhaven.

Thirty-two individuals and organisations donated almost $10,000 for the solar power and LED lighting system. It also coincided with the 10th anniversary of the centre, which was also celebrated.

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Showcase to power innovation

24/2/2014

 
South Coast Register article on our most recent 'New Energy Showcase' evening in November , sponsored by the Silos Estate Winery.
http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1875725/showcase-to-power-innovation/
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The event was an amazing success, with approximately 80 people in attendance. Many thanks to Christina Kirsch from Clear Sky Solar Investments for coming down from Sydney to present. Also many thanks to Raj from Silo's Estate for providing the venue and keeping people topped up with their amazing carbon neutral wine!

Power Project needs community energy

14/10/2013

 
South Coast Register article on the project kick-off for our joint project with the Kangaroo Valley Lions Club. The project aims to 'crowd-fund' a solar PV system for the Kangaroo Valley Community Centre and ambulance station to mark the 10 year anniversary of the building.
http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1848072/power-project-needs-community-energy/

Whatever Happened to Small Wind?

4/10/2013

 
As of July 2013 there were 16 small wind turbines in the Shoalhaven and surrounding areas. But many of these have been high profile failures and have since been taken down.  So does small wind power have a future? And is your property suited to small wind?  To find out, we asked Katie Ross*, small wind expert at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, who spoke to REPOWER Shoalhaven's Chris Cooper.

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REPOWER NEWS #1 August '13 - Local Energy UPdate

13/8/2013

 
Click here to access our first newsletter!
Featuring an intro to REPOWER Shoalhaven, local energy news, member profiles, and important dates!
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