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Atlassian Fuels Sydney HQ with Community Solar Power
2 Oct
Summary
- Atlassian signed a 10-year solar deal with a community co-op.
- The agreement funds nearly 70% of the Goulburn solar project's output.
- Renewable energy will power Atlassian's new Sydney headquarters by 2028.
Atlassian has secured a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement with the Goulburn Community Energy Co-operative. This significant deal will fund nearly 70% of the co-operative's solar project output over the next decade. The electricity generated from the solar farm in NSW's Southern Tablelands is intended to meet the renewable energy requirements for Atlassian's new 39-storey Sydney base.
The tech firm's new headquarters, currently under construction near Central station, is expected to open in 2028. This agreement comes at a time of significant debate regarding technology companies' responsibilities to invest in renewable energy generation to offset the increasing demands from data centres and AI operations.
The solar and battery farm in Goulburn, which began supplying the electricity grid in March 2026, features 2,300 solar panels and a four-megawatt-hour battery. It is owned by approximately 288 local investors. The project's completion followed a $2.3 million NSW government grant, supporting local workers and suppliers.
Separately, a new report from Australia's eSafety Commissioner has found that online gaming services are not adequately protecting children from harmful content. Measures adopted by gaming providers were found to be substandard and varied significantly across platforms. The report, which examined details from major platforms like Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, and Steam, noted some improvements but highlighted significant shortcomings.
