Melbourne’s tram network is the largest in the world, and will be powered by Victoria’s first large-scale solar plant. Construction of the plant is expected to be completed by 2019.
Environment minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the announcement is a key step towards growing renewable energy, as well as growing jobs in the renewable sector.
“Our announcement will lead to the building of 75 megawatts of new solar plants built right here in Victoria,” said D’Ambrosio. “Thirty-five megawatts of solar plants will be sufficient to cover the energy needs of the 410 trams that run on Melbourne’s network.”
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