South Australia (SA) is widely recognised as one of the world’s most advanced clean-energy economies. With this in mind, we are pleased to offer an Innovation Tour for visitors to SA during EN26. On this full-day tour, you’ll gain behind-the-scenes access to three world-class facilities.
Details
What: EN26 Innovation Tour
Date and time: Tuesday, 17 March
- Tour 1: 7:45am – 4:00pm
- Tour 2 (Executive Technical Briefing & Site Immersion): 9:30am – 4:00pm NEW
Location: Leaving from and returning to Adelaide Convention Centre
Cost:
- Tour 1: $250 (includes breakfast, morning tea, and lunch)
- Tour 2: $220 (includes morning tea, and lunch)
Attendees will visit:
SA Power Network Innovation Centre
Included in Tour 1 and Tour 2
The SA Power Network Innovation Centre showcases how South Australia’s electricity distribution network is evolving through digitalisation, customer-led innovation and the integration of distributed energy resources.
Sparc Hydrogen Pilot Plant
Included in Tour 1 and Tour 2
SA Water Desalination Plant
Included in Tour 1 ONLY
The Adelaide Desalination Plant is a critical piece of South Australia’s water security infrastructure, demonstrating large-scale, climate-resilient water supply supported by renewable energy.
On the journey, attendees will hear more about South Australia’s commitment to renewables.
This guided coach tour is designed for network operators, engineers, and policy and industry leaders keen to explore real-world deployment, transition pathways and emerging technologies in action.
Limited spaces available so register your interest now!
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07:45 |
Registration & Light Breakfast Collect your registration pack and enjoy coffee, tea, and a light breakfast. Meeting location: Adelaide Convention Centre, Foyer H |
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08:10 – 08:15 |
Board Coach & Depart
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08:45 – 09:55 |
SA Power Network Innovation Centre Explore how South Australia’s electricity distribution network is evolving through digitalisation, customer-led innovation, and the integration of distributed energy resources. |
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09:55 |
Depart SA Power Network Innovation Centre
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10:45 – 11:30 |
Sparc Hydrogen Pilot Plant Discover the SPARC Hydrogen Advanced Research Pilot (SHARP), a world-first green hydrogen facility pioneering photocatalytic water splitting technology under concentrated solar conditions, developed in partnership with the University of Adelaide, Sparc Technologies, and Fortescue. |
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11:30 |
Morning Tea (on coach)
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12:40 – 13:40 |
SA Water Desalination Plant See the Adelaide Desalination Plant, a key component of South Australia’s water security infrastructure, showcasing large-scale, climate-resilient water supply supported by renewable energy. |
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13:40 |
Depart for Marion Hotel
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14:00 – 15:15 |
Lunch (at Marion Hotel)
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15:15 |
Depart for return back to Adelaide Convention Centre
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16:00 |
Arrive at Adelaide Convention Centre – Tour Concludes
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| Time | Activity |
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09:30 |
Registration Collect your registration pack Meeting location: Adelaide Convention Centre, Foyer H |
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09:45 – 09:50 |
Board Coach & Depart
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10:20 – 11:30 |
SA Power Network Innovation Centre Explore how South Australia’s electricity distribution network is evolving through digitalisation, customer-led innovation, and the integration of distributed energy resources. |
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11:35 |
Depart SA Power Network Innovation Centre (Morning Tea on coach)
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12:25 – 13:05 |
Sparc Hydrogen Pilot Plant Discover the SPARC Hydrogen Advanced Research Pilot (SHARP), a world-first green hydrogen facility pioneering photocatalytic water splitting technology under concentrated solar conditions, developed in partnership with the University of Adelaide, Sparc Technologies, and Fortescue. |
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13:10 |
Depart for Marion Hotel
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14:20 – 15:15 |
Lunch (at Marion Hotel)
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15:15 |
Depart for return back to Adelaide Convention Centre
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16:00 |
Arrive at Adelaide Convention Centre – Tour Concludes
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