纽卡斯尔将封闭的填埋场转变为太阳能和能源枢纽,以减少排放和降低费用。 Newcastle transforms closed landfill into solar and energy hub to cut emissions and lower bills.

纽卡斯尔市计划将原肖特兰地段改造为Astra街社区能源区,一个太阳能农场、电池储存中心以及EV充电设施。 The City of Newcastle plans to transform the former Shortland tip site into the Astra Street Community Energy Precinct, a solar farm, battery storage hub, and EV charging facility. 1995年关闭的60公顷土地已被补救,以保护湿地和本地植被。 The 60-hectare site, closed in 1995, has been remediated to protect wetlands and native vegetation. 该项目是2026-2030年气候行动计划草案的一部分,旨在到2030年实现净零排放,支持到2040年实现区域零排放。 The project, part of the draft Climate Action Plan 2026–2030, aims for net zero emissions by 2030 and supports regional net zero by 2040. 它可以包括一个10兆瓦太阳能农场、20兆瓦电池储存、EV充电以及扩大碳信用填埋气收集。 It could include a 10-megawatt solar farm, 20-megawatt battery storage, EV charging, and expanded landfill gas collection for carbon credits. 由赠款和伙伴关系提供一半资金的4 200万美元项目到2030年可能每年产生350万至400万美元。 The $42 million project, with half funded through grants and partnerships, may generate $3.5–4 million annually by 2030. 人人享有能源方案将帮助低收入和多样化的居民降低能源费用。 The Energy for All program will help low-income and diverse residents reduce energy bills. 该计划将提交给公众展览。 The plan will be presented for public exhibition.