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Coober Pedy, South Australia, has achieved a record 116 hours of continuous operation on 100% renewable energy, powered by EDL's Hybrid Renewable Power Station. This milestone surpasses the previous record of 97 hours set in December 2019.

The facility, operational since 2017, combines 4 MW of wind, 1 MW of solar, and 4.15 MW of battery storage. EDL's project has faced criticism for its costs and reliance on funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, which covered nearly half of the initial investment. Nevertheless, EDL asserts the project's success is a significant step in supporting the transition to renewable energy in remote mining operations.