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A community owned solar farm

The first event in a big weekend in Jindabyne was a public meeting on 8/2/08 to discuss a community owned solar farm for the mountains. Speaking were Mayor Richard Wallace, Sue Edmondson(CEFE), Matthew Nott(CEFE), Steve Garrett from Pyramid Power, and a representative from Mike Kelly's office.
A 5 person committee was established out of this meeting, chaired by Richard Wallace, to assess the viability of a solar farm.
The farm would consist of an array of solar photovoltaic cells. The approximate vital statistics would be 2mW of power, enough to provide electricity for 350 homes (or 700 energy efficient houses), covering an area of 10-20 hectares, costing up to 10 million dollars, and owned by the community. The project seems very possible after a Federal Government promise of funding of up to 1.1 million dollars. We have had a further boost, with out Mosman CEFE's main objective for this year to raise funds for solar farms in SE NSW.

Clean Energy For Eternity's 38th human sign, 9/2/08

: Odd behaviour!l

: Lining up for a human sign

: support from the Tathra surf club

: it was cold and dark

: the LifeSaving Energy logo

: an observer

: Mike Kelly and team

: the Nott boys

250 people forming the human sign LifeSaving Energy. Clean Energy For Eternity aim to get all surf clubs in SE NSW set up with renewable energy by the end of the year. LifeSaving Energy is gaining momentum, and we aim to get the Cooma soccor club, the Tathra primary school and the Anglican Church in Bega set up with renewable energy in the near future.

The first LifeSaving Energy Big Swim, 10/2/08

: The first LifeSaving Energy Big Swim

: getting ready

: time to start

: go

20 swimmers managed to raise $20000 in sponsorship

: support crew

: half way

: Colby Rook whips them all

: just a training session

: a big presence from the Saphire Coast Anglican College

: Steve Whan does well

: Steve Cavenagh from the Jindy nippers

: 2 more

: Matthew Nott and Grant Prowse

: good fun

: Acacia Rose

: What a team!

and the grand finale for a big weekend in Jindabyne...

: Rashida's renewable energy and climate change expo

Official launch of LSE 3/5

: Renewable energy sure makes for nice trim on a surf club roof.

On 3/5/08, renewable energy was officially launched on the roof of the Jindabyne surfclub. The package consists of 2kW solar photovoltaic cells, an evacuated tube solarhot water system, and a 400W 24 volt wind turbine.

The Jindabyne swim made $25 more than the required amount for the installation, which should provide the surf club with more than it requires for its energy use. Hopefully the renewable energy will provide the surf club with an income for the next 30 years. The system is grid connected, which means that excess electricity can be sold back to the energy supplier.

If Feed In Tarrifs are introduced in NSW, the system could end up making quiter a deal of money for the surf club.

: Steve Garrett(Pyramid Power) and Steve Cavenagh(Jindabyne surf club)

: Matthew Nott and Kate Greenwood

: "The Imperfections"

: The race. Surf boat.....

: versus Dragon Boat

: a close call

: the victors

: Steve, Sue Edundson from Snowy CEFE and Matthew Nott

: Can't shut him up

: A good crew

: the billboard

: the panel

Lifesaving Energy-Jindabyne

On 24/2/07, the highest altitude surf carnival ever held took place at the Jindabyne Sailing Club at Lake Jindabyne. At 1 pm, a human sign was to be formed on the muddy lake shore, reading "LifeSaving Energy".
Clean Energy For Eternity seem to make a habit of trying to organise public events in the middle of adverse weather events. This event was certainly no exception.
Currently, fundraising is underway to raise money for solar panels and a wind turbine for the roof of the surf/sailing club.
On the cards, a fundraising swim from Kalkite to Jindabyne (7.5 km) next Feb. 2008 to coincide with the renewable energy expo in Jindabyne.

: The world's highest ever surf lifesaving carnival, on the shores of a depleted Lake Jindabyne.It was overcast all morning, with light showers.

: A human sign was billed into the program from 1-130 pm

: At 1 pm, it started to rain torrentially

: At 103 pm, the surface markings for the sign had disappeared in a pool of mud. The helicopter was able to take off in poor visibility.

: A few braved the conditions.

: As the helicopter approached, the "G" of energy, which was made up the Jindabyne nippers, and had been waiting the longest in the downpour....

: ..bolted for shelter, taking the "Y" (made of rescue boards) with them.

: The Shellharbour Surf Club gave those present a rousing rendition of "Singing In The Rain"

: Not always easy, campaigning for sustainability

The Shot

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