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Dodgy SA wind numbers, to Murdoch, from Coalition
Real reason is dependence on too few players and gas cost rising with LNG exports …from several sources that South Australia opposition Liberal Party, a big opponent of wind energy, obtained data from AEMO(Australian Energy Market Op erator) and then “stuffed … Continue reading
New Wind Tower Vestas Multi-Rotor
The cost of transporting tall wind turbine towers accounts for a big chunk of the cost of wind energy compared to other sources (aka LCOE(levelised cost of energy)). If multi-rotor approach works, then tower transportation costs can be spread out … Continue reading
Tasmanian Government examines long-term green energy options after power woes
With low water levels for hydro power and Basslink power interconnected to Victoria, Tasmania now must look at serious investment in renewables, especially after 2014 abandoning 600MW wind farm in King Island. >more> ABC News
New Giant Wind Turbines can dramatically change energy production in US
Since 1980, wind energy costs have fallen by more than a factor of 20 in some regions of the country — going from more than 55 cents per kilowatt-hour to – Current standard height for most wind turbines is 80 m, however … Continue reading
Denmark Sets World Record For Wind Power Production
Following recent news that Germany and UK have set records for annual wind power generation, Denmark now sets a world record. Currently around nine out of every 10 offshore turbines installed globally are made in Denmark. For such a small country, they put many others … Continue reading
Wind declared cheapest energy source in Denmark
Denmark continues to advance while Australia just keeps digging more disaster. >readmore> TckTckTck
Fair go for wind
From letters to the editor, extended version with attributions below: >readmore>
Power demand drop, coal out, renewables in
Despite current loud rantings by the opposition, saying that Carbon Tax has done nothing to reduce emissions, here’s a report, based on latest NEM data, to show a decrease of more than 6% in last 12 months. Brown coal power … Continue reading
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Tagged carbon price, climate, Energy markets, Industries, reduced emisssions, Resources and Energy, Smart Energy, wind power
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Baseload v Wind – a dumb argument
Recommended reading from Tristan Edis at Climate Spectator >read more>
Slip sliding Combet’s schedule on new renewables
Another beauty from Tristan at Climate Spectator >read more>
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Tagged Australia, CleanTech, Enviro-Markets, Greg Combet, Greg Hunt, Infigen Energy, renewable energy, renewable energy target, wind power
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