Tag Archives: wind power

Power demand drop, coal out, renewables in

Posted on May 8, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

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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Baseload v Wind – a dumb argument

Posted on March 14, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Recommended reading from Tristan Edis at Climate Spectator >read more>

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Slip sliding Combet’s schedule on new renewables

Posted on February 22, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Another beauty from Tristan at Climate Spectator >read more>

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Which fossil fuel is wind taking out?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Effectiveness of wind power in SA means exports come to Victoria. If you worry about poor old Hazelwood having to slow down, you’ll be pleased to hear carbon tax compensation makes them cheap enough to export to NSW. Black coal … Continue reading →

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Why wind is cutting energy costs

Posted on February 12, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Complete debunk of many myths against wind and why SA now leads VIC >read more>

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Windfarms: is community ownership the way ahead?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Find out why windfarms are so successful in Denmark? >read more>

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Wind power wins in Spain

Posted on February 9, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Nudge, nudge, say no more, nod’s as good as a wink!! >read more>

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Are complaints valid, that wind messes up coal fired power?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

It’s been a standard complaint that wind isn’t viable because it’s too sporadic and needs to be backed up by just as much “real” coal or gas power. More recently, the soothsayers at Murdoch media have been suggesting that wind … Continue reading →

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