A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, saving almost a $1b in network investment. A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could save $1B of new investments in Australia’s electric grid
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) a cost-effective ingredient for powering the grid
A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, saving almost a $1b in network investment. A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) a cost-effective ingredient for powering the grid
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New wind farm in Tasmania
The Vestas-equipped Musselroe wind farm in Tasmania has been officially opened. The 168 MW wind farm at Cape Portland features 56 V90 3MW wind turbines and the Danish manufacturer has inked a 10-year service agreement. software download Musselroe is operated by Woolnorth Wind Farm Holdings, a joint venture between Shenhua Clean Energy Holdings and Hydro … Continue reading New wind farm in Tasmania
Continue readingFeasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
ARENA, Alinta agree funds for Port Augusta Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) study. ARENA announced on Wednesday it would contribute $1million to the study, with $1.2 million to come from Alinta and a further $123,000 from the state government. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has finally come to an agreement with the privately-owned Alinta to co-fund … Continue reading Feasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
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Keyneton wind farm approved in Australia
Pacific Hydro has welcomed the decision to approve the Keyneton Wind Farm in South Australia and has congratulated the South Australian government on its leadership in the development of clean energy in the state. The Keyneton Wind Farm is located in the Mid Murray Council area about two hours drive from Adelaide along the Mount … Continue reading Keyneton wind farm approved in Australia
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SolarReserve Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Expands International into Australia
SolarReserve opens an office in Perth, offering unique, reliable Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) solutions that will benefit Australia’s mining sector and the environment. SolarReserve, a leading developer of large-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, today announced the company’s international expansion into Australia through the opening of its office in Perth. Continuing its … Continue reading SolarReserve Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Expands International into Australia
Continue readingConcentrating Solar Power (CSP) in Australia
Large-scale concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) generation can provide substantial economic benefits to Australia. mobile cell phone tracking Currently, Australia has about 8.5 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) installed (Liddell and Lake Cargelligo) and 44 MW under operation (Kogan Creek Solar Boost) to come online during 2013. The Australian Solar Thermal Energy Association announces … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) in Australia
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Suzlon arm REpower Systems bags wind energy order from Australian firm
Suzlon Group-subsidiary REpower Systems SE announced the conclusion of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with Mitsui & Co (Australia) Ltd. to deliver 52 wind turbines with a total rated output of 106.6 megawatt (MW) for the Bald Hills wind farm in Victoria, Australia. essay online The contract is combined with a service contract … Continue reading Suzlon arm REpower Systems bags wind energy order from Australian firm
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Goldwind Begins Construction on second wind farm in Australia
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Company (Xinjiang, China), through Australian subsidiary Gold Wind Australia Pty Limited (Sydney, New South Wales), has begun work on the 167.5-megawatt (MW) Gullen Range wind farm in New South Wales (NSW). buy essay online It is expected to power 63,000 households in the region. The power plant is located approximately … Continue reading Goldwind Begins Construction on second wind farm in Australia
Continue readingFight for concentrated solar power continues in Port Augusta (Australia)
Repower Port Augusta is not giving up its fight, with people from across the state standing up to push for concentrating solar thermal power (CSP)in Port Augusta. Nine interested parties from Adelaide and around the state visited Port Augusta for a planning day on Saturday to discuss the future of Repower Port Augusta and its … Continue reading Fight for concentrated solar power continues in Port Augusta (Australia)
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Wind energy at record levels in four Australian states
Wind energy records were broken in four states in August, according to new figures, as the Coalition gears up to place the wind power industry under greater scrutiny should it win power on Saturday. The Clean Energy Council said that the amount of power produced by Australia
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The right’s anti-wind energy campaign is pure scaremongering
Climate change is a debacle for the Australian right. Their tribal hatred of environmentalists has driven them to denounce any technology favoured by their enemies. Tony Abbott’s quip that emissions trading schemes represent “a so-called market in invisible stuff” has been rightly derided as a dog-whistle to climate denialists, unsuccessful only in that it was … Continue reading The right’s anti-wind energy campaign is pure scaremongering
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AUSTELA adpats the SAM tool for the Australian CSP market
Hot on the heels of ARENA’s decision against supporting Alinta’s development of solar thermal power generation in Port Augusta, the federal government has launched an set of online tools, funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, aimed at helping researchers, developers and financiers assess the commercial prospects of Concentrating Solar Thermal power projects in Australia. Originally developed … Continue reading AUSTELA adpats the SAM tool for the Australian CSP market
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ARENA rejects funding for Alinta’s project for CSP plant in Australia
Alinta drops Port Augusta concentrated solar power project after ARENA rejects funding. Efforts to build Australia’s first large scale concentrated solar thermal project at Port Augusta have been frustrated. Efforts to build Australia’s first large scale concentrated solar thermal project at Port Augusta have been frustrated after Alinta Energy said it was dropping the plan … Continue reading ARENA rejects funding for Alinta’s project for CSP plant in Australia
Continue readingWind energy in Australia: Goldwind achieves financial close for Gullen Range wind farm
Goldwind announced the financial close on its largest overseas wind power project – the 165.5MW Gullen Range Wind Farm. The financing facility was closed and the first drawdown has been completed. The transaction includes a project financing facility of $250m AUD. The National Australia Bank (NAB) acted as Financial Advisor and also led the financing as … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Goldwind achieves financial close for Gullen Range wind farm
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The Australian Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) started operations on 1 July and has announced financing for two major wind farms. In a statement, the CEFC said it is investing $50 million as part of the refinancing of the A$1 billion Macarthur Wind Farm, in south-western Victoria. The 420 megawatt (MW) wind farm is … Continue reading Australia
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Wind energy in Australia: Downer Awarded Taralga Wind Farm Contract
Downer EDI Limited (Downer) today announced it had been awarded a contract by Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd (Vestas) for the civil and electrical balance of plant infrastructure work on the Taralga Wind Farm project in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. This follows the awarding of a contract to Downer last week, … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Downer Awarded Taralga Wind Farm Contract
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Financial Close of Taralga Wind Farm
CBD Energy Limited (CBD) is pleased to announce the Taralga Wind Farm project has reach financial close. CBD Executive Chairman Gerry McGowan said “This is the culmination of our vision to be a diversified renewable energy company. Being involved in wind generation, as well as solar, is an important component of this strategy. Developing a … Continue reading Financial Close of Taralga Wind Farm
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GE Partners with Downer EDI Limited to Deliver $350M Boco Rock wind farm in Australia
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it had been awarded a contract with its consortium partner, Downer EDI Limited, to supply 67 turbines, build and maintain the $350 million Boco Rock wind farm in New South Wales, Australia. In addition to supplying and commissioning the wind turbine generators, GE will also provide $50 million worth of … Continue reading GE Partners with Downer EDI Limited to Deliver $350M Boco Rock wind farm in Australia
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Goldwind Australia Wind Farm Wins AUD250mn Loans
The Gullen Range wind farm in Australia, the largest overseas wind power project of Xinjiang Goldwind Science And Technology Co.,Ltd. to date, has won AUD 250 million non-recourse financing from a syndication of five financial institutions including National Australia Bank, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, China Construction Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of … Continue reading Goldwind Australia Wind Farm Wins AUD250mn Loans
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