When did Intersolar North America start?

Its first edition of Intersolar North America was held in February of 2020 and featured the inaugural Solar Games installer competition. In March of 2020, Diversified Communications reinforced its commitment to supporting the new energy economy with the acquisition of Energy Storage North America from producer ESNA EXPO LLC.

Where is Christmas Island located?

The coastline of Christmas Island. Christmas Island is one of the seven external territories of Australia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 960 miles northwest of the mainland Australia and covers an area of 52 square miles.

Is Christmas Island a state?

The territory falls under no formal state jurisdiction, but the Western Australian government provides many services as established by the Christmas Island Act. The Australian government provides services through the Christmas Island Administration and the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Is Christmas Island accessible?

Although Christmas Island has a long shoreline, only small parts of the shoreline are accessible. Some of the accessible beaches include Flying Fish Cove, Ethel, and Isabel Beach. The island experiences tropical climate with varying temperatures throughout the month.

Is Christmas Island a maritime hazard?

The narrow fringing reef surrounding the island poses a maritime hazard. Christmas Island lies 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) northwest of Perth, Western Australia, 350 km (220 mi) south of Indonesia, 975 km (606 mi) east-northeast of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and 2,748 km (1,708 mi) west of Darwin, Northern Territory.

What is Christmas Island known for?

The majority (63%) of the island is included in the Christmas Island National Park, which features several areas of primary monsoonal forest. Phosphate, deposited originally as guano, has been mined on the island since 1899. William Dampier (left) and Charles Swan (right) aboard the latter's ship Cygnet, as illustrated in a work by Jules Verne.