Save Solar Systems rally 2pm Sun 11 Oct, Australia's the first large scale solar power plant in doubt - $420 million project
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Adam Tiller
Oct 7, 2009, 6:38:35 AM10/7/09
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Solar Systems, based in Abbotsford, has gone into administration.
This has put the construction of the first large scale solar power plant in Australia in doubt. It was to have been a $420 million project that would have created 1000 jobs in construction and powered 45,000 homes.
State and federal governments had already promised $125 million to the project.
It is hard to believe our state and federal governments when they say they care about creating clean energy jobs if they can’t even save the ones we already have.
http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com
http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com/movements/campaign-save-solar-systems/
Source: Climate Action Calendar
Image: Solar Systems
The company Solar Systems has gone into administration making 100 workers redundant. This has put the construction of the first large scale solar power plant in Australia in doubt. It was to have been a $420 million project that would have created 1000 jobs in construction and powered 45,000 homes. State and federal governments had already promised $125 million to the project, but so far released less than $3 million of that money.
We are asking that the federal government immediately intervenes to guarantee
(i) that the Solar Systems factory in Abbotsford remains open,
(ii) that the redundant workers are reinstated and,
(iii) that a large scale solar power plant is built in Mildura.
We are asking you or your organisation to:
, bring
banners, union flags or placards.
, by emailing the details and
information to your networks
5 Let us know if you can provide photocopying or other resources for
the campaign.
, at the Terminus Hotel, 605
Victoria St Abbotsford.
For endorsements of the sign-on statement and the rally or to be added to our email list, email: savesola...@gmail.com
For further information visit http://savesolarsystems.wordpress.com/
Facebook: ’save solar systems kevin!’
Source: Climate Action Calendar
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Below is a map showing the location of the Solar Systems factory in Abbotsford. It’s easy to get there – just take the 109 tram along Victoria street and alight at stop 23 on the corner of Flockhart and Victoria streets.
Hope to see you there on Sunday.
View Map
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Here are some photos of the deserted Solar Systems factory in Abbotsford. This is where the revolutionary concentrated solar photovoltaic arrays were to be manufactured.
As you can see, it is a brand-spanking new facility that is ready to start delivering the solar technology that we urgently need to transition from dirty, polluting, greenhouse-intensive coal to clean, modern renewable energy.
The technology for the proposed solar plant near Mildura – capable of supplying almost all of Mildura’s electricity demand – would have been produced at this facility. This would secure the jobs of around 100 workers in the City of Yarra in addition to creating over 1000 construction jobs in Mildura, injecting a valuable boost into the local economy of both communities.
Date : October 5, 2009
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http://www. ClimateEmergencyNetwork.org/ index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79&Itemid=81
THE CLIMATE ACTION CALENDAR of events in VICTORIA
Darebin Climate Action Now: usually last Monday of month at 7.30pm at Northcote Town Hall meeting rooms. More info: Dareb...@gmail.com
Climate Action Moreland (formally Moreland Climate Group) meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 7pm at the Campbell Turnbull Library, 220 Melville Road, West Brunswick. We meet to plan actions and discuss latest developments in climate policy and activism. All welcome, no experience needed. Contact morel...@gmail.com
Transition to Zero Carbon Future Discussion Group: 1st Monday at 6.30pm, Kindness House, Suite 10, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Discussion of ways to transform Australia into a zero carbon economy as quickly as possible. Info: Mark Ogge ma...@beyondzeroemissions.org 0421 272 884
Yarra Climate Action Now!: Second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Kindness House, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Info Pablo pab...@hotmail.com
This has put the construction of the first large scale solar power plant in Australia in doubt. It was to have been a $420 million project that would have created 1000 jobs in construction and powered 45,000 homes.
State and federal governments had already promised $125 million to the project.
It is hard to believe our state and federal governments when they say they care about creating clean energy jobs if they can’t even save the ones we already have.
http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com
http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com/movements/campaign-save-solar-systems/
Campaign: Save “Solar Systems”
Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on September 29th, 2009Source: Climate Action Calendar
Image: Solar Systems
The company Solar Systems has gone into administration making 100 workers redundant. This has put the construction of the first large scale solar power plant in Australia in doubt. It was to have been a $420 million project that would have created 1000 jobs in construction and powered 45,000 homes. State and federal governments had already promised $125 million to the project, but so far released less than $3 million of that money.
We are asking that the federal government immediately intervenes to guarantee
(i) that the Solar Systems factory in Abbotsford remains open,
(ii) that the redundant workers are reinstated and,
(iii) that a large scale solar power plant is built in Mildura.
We are asking you or your organisation to:
1
Sign the petition ( http://www.petitiononline.com/solarpwr/petition.html)2
Write or call Lindsay Tanner MP, Member for Melbourne asking for the three points listed above. Email him at lindsay....@aph.gov.au or call on 9602 29112 Come to the Save Solar Systems rally, 2pm Sun 11th October
, 45 Grosvenor Street, Abbotsford (outside the Solar Systems factory, off Victoria Street, 109 tram from the city), bring
banners, union flags or placards.
4 Publicise the rally
, by emailing the details and
information to your networks 5 Let us know if you can provide photocopying or other resources for
the campaign.
6 Come to organising meetings, Sun’s 1pm
, at the Terminus Hotel, 605
Victoria St Abbotsford. For endorsements of the sign-on statement and the rally or to be added to our email list, email: savesola...@gmail.com
For further information visit http://savesolarsystems.wordpress.com/
Facebook: ’save solar systems kevin!’
Source: Climate Action Calendar
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Location of the Solar Systems factory
5 10 2009Below is a map showing the location of the Solar Systems factory in Abbotsford. It’s easy to get there – just take the 109 tram along Victoria street and alight at stop 23 on the corner of Flockhart and Victoria streets.
Hope to see you there on Sunday.
View Map
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Solar Systems (idle) factory
5 10 2009Here are some photos of the deserted Solar Systems factory in Abbotsford. This is where the revolutionary concentrated solar photovoltaic arrays were to be manufactured.
As you can see, it is a brand-spanking new facility that is ready to start delivering the solar technology that we urgently need to transition from dirty, polluting, greenhouse-intensive coal to clean, modern renewable energy.
The technology for the proposed solar plant near Mildura – capable of supplying almost all of Mildura’s electricity demand – would have been produced at this facility. This would secure the jobs of around 100 workers in the City of Yarra in addition to creating over 1000 construction jobs in Mildura, injecting a valuable boost into the local economy of both communities.
Date : October 5, 2009
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http://www. ClimateEmergencyNetwork.org/ index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79&Itemid=81
THE CLIMATE ACTION CALENDAR of events in VICTORIA
What's on (extracts relating to Inner Northern Melbourne)
To add an event to the calendar please e-mail the details to Monique Decortis .MONTHLY MEETINGS
Beyond Zero Emissions campaign meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6.30pm, Kindness House, Suite 10, 288 Brunswick St, FitzroyDarebin Climate Action Now: usually last Monday of month at 7.30pm at Northcote Town Hall meeting rooms. More info: Dareb...@gmail.com
Climate Action Moreland (formally Moreland Climate Group) meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 7pm at the Campbell Turnbull Library, 220 Melville Road, West Brunswick. We meet to plan actions and discuss latest developments in climate policy and activism. All welcome, no experience needed. Contact morel...@gmail.com
Transition to Zero Carbon Future Discussion Group: 1st Monday at 6.30pm, Kindness House, Suite 10, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Discussion of ways to transform Australia into a zero carbon economy as quickly as possible. Info: Mark Ogge ma...@beyondzeroemissions.org 0421 272 884
Yarra Climate Action Now!: Second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Kindness House, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Info Pablo pab...@hotmail.com
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