Power to the people

By Heather Crosby
June 13 2015 - 4:00am
The SEXI website details possible locations for solar power stations in inland NSW.
The SEXI website details possible locations for solar power stations in inland NSW.
The SEXI website explains the proposed boardroom structure for the solar energy exchange initiative.
The SEXI website explains the proposed boardroom structure for the solar energy exchange initiative.
The Lake Cargelligo solar thermal plant uses a field of heliostats to concentrate the sun's energy. Photo: SEXI WEBSITE
The Lake Cargelligo solar thermal plant uses a field of heliostats to concentrate the sun's energy. Photo: SEXI WEBSITE
Dubbo civil engineer Matt Parmeter wants to use the power of the sun to create jobs and generate cash for inland NSW. Photo: FILE
Dubbo civil engineer Matt Parmeter wants to use the power of the sun to create jobs and generate cash for inland NSW. Photo: FILE
Councils in the blue area have given in principle support to the solar energy plan devised by Dubbo engineer Matt Parmeter. Councils in the green area are yet to pass motions of support. The yellow area is not included in the SEXI proposal.
Councils in the blue area have given in principle support to the solar energy plan devised by Dubbo engineer Matt Parmeter. Councils in the green area are yet to pass motions of support. The yellow area is not included in the SEXI proposal.
Matt Parmeter Photo: FILE
Matt Parmeter Photo: FILE
Matt Parmeter. Photo: FILE
Matt Parmeter. Photo: FILE
The solar photovoltaic PV plant at Nyngan is now feeding 102 MW of renewable energy into the national electricity market - enough to power 33,000 homes annually. Photo: AGL
The solar photovoltaic PV plant at Nyngan is now feeding 102 MW of renewable energy into the national electricity market - enough to power 33,000 homes annually. Photo: AGL
An aerial photograph of the Nyngan solar photovoltaic plant. The project has provided economic benefits for the community, including employment. During the peak of construction more than 250 people work on the site. Photo: AGL
An aerial photograph of the Nyngan solar photovoltaic plant. The project has provided economic benefits for the community, including employment. During the peak of construction more than 250 people work on the site. Photo: AGL

A DUBBO man who wants to leave the world a better place is pushing a SEXI idea to create jobs, generate cash and address climate change.

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