Mark F - it pays to check your facts - says here that is a "plan" - Birdsville still uses 500,000 litres diesel a year.
http://reneweconomy.com.au/birdsville-geothermal-plant-finally-get-major-upgrade-30440/
agree would be great if they could run off whatever renewables incl their artesian hot waters. Solar must run well @ Birdsville.
NZ totally different.
