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Jun 2022
22m 43s

Tackling transitions

ABC Radio
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This month on Tackling Transitions: Victoria’s largest, new solar suburb and town centre which has dealt with a maze of transmission and regulatory issues to include rooftop solar into the suburb’s design right from the start. Plus, what significant renewable projects are in the pipeline? ... Show More
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