How much renewable energy is currently generated in Alice Springs?
The maximum output capacity of all residential DPV systems in Alice Springs is estimated to be 23 MW, and historical generation data suggests in the order of a 9% contribution to overall consumption. Distributed PV (DPV) and utility-scale Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) accounted for 13% contribution.
Of that 13%, the Uterne Solar Farm which is located to the south of Alice Springs town centre has a maximum output capacity of 3.8 MW, historical generation data suggests in the order of a 3 – 4% contribution to overall consumption.
Fossil fuel-based generation produced 87% of annual volume.