Stewart Island Aims for Solar Power by Christmas Amid Rising Diesel Costs

Officials on New Zealand's Stewart Island (Rakiura) are pushing to power the island entirely by solar energy by Christmas, driven by a steep rise in diesel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.

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Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas in face of rising diesel costs

Rakiura's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for power generation, and are bracing for a steep rise in prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.

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