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Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC) is set to become the home of the largest solar farm in any central business district in the Southern Hemisphere. 
The government-owned, world-class convention centre revealed on Monday 31 August its official plans to expand its Darling Harbour solar network across the roofs of its Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre, and Entertainment Centre.
Once installed, the solar farm will span over 18,400 square metres and be able to generate 2.6 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually, enough to power up to 400 average Australian homes for an entire year. This extra power will enable the centre to run entirely on renewable electricity, obtained through a combination of the rooftop solar network and other renewable energy procurement.
This reduction in ICC emissions is expected to cut approximately 1,800 to 2,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide pollution each year, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption capacity of around 100,000 mature trees.
“This is a great example of how we can unlock greater renewable energy generation and use in urban areas and power a vibrant city by taking advantage of building rooftops,” said Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully.
“Hosting the largest solar farm of any CBD in the Southern Hemisphere will help the ICC to reduce emissions and energy costs while also strengthening Sydney’s competitiveness in attracting major international conventions and events.
“This is another example of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to powering a more sustainable future for all of NSW.”
ICC Sydney Chief Executive Officer Adam Mather-Brown reflected on the importance of the new solar farm in cementing the venue’s place as a global pioneer of sustainability.
“This investment represents another important milestone in ICC Sydney’s sustainability journey,” said Mather-Brown, “and reflects our commitment to leading environmental performance across the global convention and exhibition sector.
“The expanded solar network will allow us to generate significant renewable energy on-site while supporting our clients’ sustainability goals and helping reduce the carbon footprint of events hosted at ICC Sydney.
“As international event organisers increasingly prioritise sustainability in venue selection, this project further strengthens ICC Sydney’s position as one of the world’s leading sustainable convention, exhibition and entertainment centres.”
The announcement comes just months after the completion of the Carawatha Solar Farm, which will enable Darling Harbour’s neighbouring suburb of Barangaroo to operate at net zero for decades to come.
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