Rolling lockdowns in heatwave conditions across the Northern Territory has thrown a spotlight on high energy needs of remote communities, where having your power cut off can seriously impact your health.
A trial is now underway to test potential long-term solutions with families in the remote town of Tennant Creek making the switch to solar energy.
Guest: Dr Simon Quilty, doctor in Alice Springs; Fellow at the School of Population Health at the Australian National University
Download/Listen to radio interview on RN Breakfast here.