Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for Housing regarding the consideration of renewable energy in the planning of the Jigalong power station upgrade. The Minister confirms renewable options weren't initially considered but the design allows for future integration.

AnsweredQoN 1140Legislative Council
Asked
14 October 2015
Portfolio
Housing

QuestionView source ↗

JIGALONG —
POWER STATION
1140. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the
Minister for Housing:
I refer to the joint
press release on Wednesday, 7 October 2015, titled ZZZ### ZZZJigalong power and water upgrades complete'', from both the Minister for Housing
and the Minister for Regional Development.
(1) Were renewable
generation possibilities considered in the planning of the new power station?
(2) If yes to (1), to what extent were they considered?
(3) If no to (1), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The design of the power stations
developed by the Housing Authority enables the addition of a solar renewable
component to be incorporated in future should funding become available.

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