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Wind powering up in Mid North

Wind-power generated in South Australia's mid-north is expected to supply more than enough electricity to power 130,000 homes within a few years.

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Tax break boost for solar, wind projects

A new renewable energy tax rebate has been announced and the South Australian Government hopes it will boost investment in the industry. From next July, investors will get payroll tax rebates of up to...

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SA gets 11th wind farm

South Australia's 11th wind farm will power 30,000 homes in the mid-north of the state.

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More turbines for Hallett wind farm

Another 25 wind turbines will be added to AGL Energy's wind farm at Hallett in the mid-north of South Australia.

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Wind farms urged to turn off lights

Federal MP Rowan Ramsey is hoping one company's moves to turn off the lights at a mid-north South Australian wind farm will prompt other companies to investigate the idea.

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More desalination plants proposed

Siemens and Windesal join forces with a plan to build up to 20 wind-powered desalination plants in South Australia.

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Wind-powered desal plan for SA

There is a plan for about 20 wind-powered desalination plants across South Australia.

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Windesal presents desal service hub vision

The company that wants Port Pirie to be the technical hub of its planned 16 wind-powered desalination plants across the South Australia is looking to begin a pre-feasibility study into the project by...

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Wind farm's second stage opens

The second stage of a wind farm near Hallett in South Australia's mid-north has been launched in what could become the largest development of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Origin yet to finalise Flinders Ranges wind farm plan

A community group has been formed to oppose a planned wind farm between Crystal Brook and the Beetaloo Reservoir, near Port Pirie in South Australia.

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Action group concerned with wind farm health effects

The Collaby Hill Windfarm Action Group says it is finding it hard to get someone to address their concerns.

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Community hopes to air wind farm concerns

A Crystal Brook community group has invited several politicians, including the Premier, to Laura this weekend to hear their concerns about a planned wind farm.

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AGL report backs wind farm benefits

An economic study says wind farm projects in the Hallett area of the mid-north of South Australia have helped arrest population decline.

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SA could be major wind energy supplier: Premier

A study of South Australia's renewable energy potential says the state could export green power to eastern Australia.

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Meeting discusses wind farm issues

About 90 people have attended a community meeting at Laura in the mid-north of South Australia to ask questions about the potential impact of a planned wind farm north of Crystal Brook.

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Iron ore company questions Greens' proposal for SA steel industry

The South Australian Greens Party wants to see some of the state's iron ore processed locally to create a new steel industry.

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Greens urge Eyre Peninsula steel industry

The Greens say Eyre Peninsula in South Australia should become the hub of a green-powered steel industry.

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Greens push for better renewable energy scheme

The Greens in SA seek a more generous scheme for people investing in renewable energy.

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Controversy over proposed wind farm

The plans by energy company AGL for a wind farm at the state's in the mid north has divided many, with some arguing the project will spoil quality of the country's surroundings.

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Are wind turbines bad for your health?

Mid North resident Doctor Sarah Laurie believes that wind farms can be bad for your health and has been speaking with a number of residents who feel the same way. But the President of the Australian...

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