Australia’s first solar power station, built in 1981, is now heritage listed

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Australia's innovative solar power station located at White Cliffs has received heritage listing recognition. Operational since 1981, this remote facility has consistently supplied power to a small community, demonstrating the potential of solar energy in extreme outback climates for more than a decade. Its preservation highlights the journey of renewable energy progress in Australia and serves as a symbol of the nation's aspirations for a sustainable energy future.