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Canberra set to be first city outside Europe to be powered entirely by renewable energy

Wind turbines in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Wind turbines in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Source: SBS

From Jan 1 2020, the Australian Capital Territory becomes the world's eighth major city - and the first outside Europe – to be fully powered by renewable energy.


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From Jan 1 2020, the Australian Capital Territory becomes the world's eighth major city - and the first outside Europe – to be fully powered by renewable energy.



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