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# [This Week in Solar: South Australia’s renewable energy boom has achieved a global milestone](https://www.solartrustcentre.com/blog/this-week-in-solar-south-australias-renewable-energy-achieved-a-global-milestone)

 Written by [Solar Trust Centre Team](https://www.solartrustcentre.com/blog/author/solar-trust-centre-team) | Nov 2, 2020 1:34:35 PM

## [1. All of South Australia’s power comes from solar panels in world first for major jurisdiction](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-25/all-sa-power-from-solar-for-first-time/12810366)

South Australia’s renewable energy boom has achieved a global milestone.

The state once known for not having enough power has become the first major jurisdiction in the world to be powered entirely by solar energy.

## [2. World’s biggest power producer buys $750 million wind project in NSW](https://reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-biggest-power-producer-buys-750-million-wind-project-in-nsw-99518/)

Engie, the world’s biggest independent power producer, is reviving its push into the Australia renewable energy market with the purchase of development rights to the $750 million Hills of Gold wind project in northern New South Wales.

## [3. Gold Coast to light up with 33 MW Goldmine Solar Farm](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2020/10/30/gold-coast-to-light-up-with-33-mw-goldmine-solar-farm/)

Project developer Ormed Investments, led by South Africa-born couple Suman and Harsha Makan, plans to build the Goldmine Solar Farm on a site near Gilberton in the city’s north. The proposal is to install 86,935 solar modules with a total capacity of 33.47 MW on the 37.4 hectare site. The current plan includes 13 inverter stations while a battery storage facility will also be constructed at the site.

## [4. BHP turns to renewables for nickel mine that may supply Tesla, starting with solar and battery](https://reneweconomy.com.au/bhp-turns-to-renewables-for-nickel-mine-that-may-supply-tesla-starting-with-solar-and-battery-25685/)

BHP has inked a new deal that will see renewable electricity generation integrated into the power supply for its Nickel West operations in W.A., including solar, wind and energy storage technologies.

## [5. Aussie startup looks to boost ‘mid-scale’ PV segment through crowd equity](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2020/10/28/aussie-startup-looks-to-kickstart-mid-scale-pv-segment-through-crowd-equity/)

Komo Energy hopes to grow a proper mid-scale solar segment in Australia. With advantages in terms of grid connection and accelerated ‘learning-by-doing,’ Komo’s founders say the market segment holds great promise.

## [6. Solar and battery “microgrid” approved for development by Gold Coast Council](https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-battery-microgrid-approved-for-development-by-gold-coast-council-10743/)

A 33MW solar and battery project is set to go ahead in a flood-prone area in urban coastal south-east Queensland after the Gold Coast City council gave the project its vote of approval on Tuesday.

## [7. UNSW ‘green’ thin-film solar researcher awarded PM’s prize for science](https://reneweconomy.com.au/unsw-green-thin-film-solar-researcher-awarded-pms-prize-for-science-44781/)

One of Australia’s leading solar researchers has been recognised for their contributions to environmentally friendly thin-film solar technologies, taking out one of the 2020 Prime Minister’s prizes for science.

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