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'First in the world': Solar-powered greenhouse growing food without fresh water

'First in the world': Solar-powered greenhouse growing food without fresh water | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.abc.net.au - October 3, 2016 11:55 AM
A groundbreaking greenhouse that relies on sunlight and sea water to grow tomatoes officially opens next week, 300 kilometres north of Adelaide.

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World’s largest solar thermal plant now fully operational

World’s largest solar thermal plant now fully operational | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.gizmag.com - February 17, 2014 11:41 PM
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is now fully operational. The plant is expected to generate up to 392 MW of electricity, enough to power 140,00...

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Sundrop Farms gearing up to produce $105m worth of tomatoes a year in Port Augusta

Sundrop Farms gearing up to produce $105m worth of tomatoes a year in Port Augusta | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.adelaidenow.com.au - October 11, 2015 4:36 AM
THE humble tomato is emerging as a symbol of change in Port Augusta.

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Joanne Wegener's curator insight, October 11, 2015 12:47 AM

Innovative agriculture - the use of solar power and desalinated water will be the driving resources for this project.

Port Augusta has been a town whose primary industry for many years has been coal-powered electricity production. With this closing down, it is good to see a new industry growing which thrives on the use of renewable resources.
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