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Hunter Water Renewable Energy Project  

The focus of the Hunter Water Renewable Energy Project is the installation of renewable energy systems at treatment plants and pump stations across the Hunter Water network. 

The newly installed solar systems currently generate electricity to power Hunter Water facilities. This helps reduce impacts on the environment and decrease ongoing electricity costs.  

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Key facts 

  • Location: The Hunter Region
     
  • Capacity: 6 MW
     
  • Environmental Impact: This system will feed into Hunter Water’s own private high voltage network. The project is a key step in helping Hunter Water achieve their carbon reduction target to be net zero by 2035.
     
  • Website: Hunter Water Renewable Energy Project website

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