Alinta Energy plans to develop a 50 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with storage at Port Augusta, South Australia. The power producer operates 512 MW of coal-fired power plants, also called the Port Augusta Power Stations, in South Australia. The plants are nearing the end of their operational life and Alinta has started a two-year … Continue reading Alinta Energy to bet on 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Australia
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Wind power provided 4 per cent of Australia’s overall electricity demand in 2013, with 1639 wind turbines
This year’s report shows that 14.76 % of Australia’s electricity came from renewable sources in 2013, enough to power the equivalent of almost 5 million homes. The total was boosted significantly by some of the strongest hydro generation in recent years, while household solar and large-scale wind also made record contributions. Here are some more … Continue reading Wind power provided 4 per cent of Australia’s overall electricity demand in 2013, with 1639 wind turbines
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72% of Australians want to keep or expand renewable energy, as Abbott government considers abolishing it
Australians overwhelmingly want the renewable energy target to be retained or even increased, as the Abbott government considers abolishing the incentive for new renewable projects. Polling for the Climate Institute shows 72% of Australians want to keep or expand the renewable energy target (RET), which requires that 20% of energy is sourced from renewables by … Continue reading 72% of Australians want to keep or expand renewable energy, as Abbott government considers abolishing it
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CBD Energy appointed project manager of 107MW Taralga Wind Farm in Australia
CBD Energy Limited (NASDAQ: CBDE; previously OTCBB: CBDNF), a diversified renewable energy company, has been engaged as the Owner’s Project Manager for the 107MW Taralga Wind Farm in New South Wales, Australia. In addition, as the project enters the operational phase, CBD has been designated as the Owner’s Facility Manager. CBD Energy Limited is a … Continue reading CBD Energy appointed project manager of 107MW Taralga Wind Farm in Australia
Continue readingWind power is now less expensive compared to coal and gas in Australia
In Australia, electricity generated by wind is cheaper than the one generated from fossil fuels. In the country, electricity can be provided by a new wind farm at a cost of A$80 per megawatt hour. A new coal-fired power plant, supplied at A$143 per megawatt hour or at A$116 from a new station powered by … Continue reading Wind power is now less expensive compared to coal and gas in Australia
Continue readingAustralia’s biggest wind farm approved on Yorke Peninsula
A $1.5 billion wind farm south-west of Ardrossan on Yorke Peninsula in South Australia has been approved. The State Government has thrown its support behind the 197-turbine plan, which it says will create 500 jobs. The company involved says it’s working to allay community concerns over aerial firefighting access. Chris Judd, managing director of Senvion … Continue reading Australia’s biggest wind farm approved on Yorke Peninsula
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could save $1B of new investments in Australia’s electric 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) could save $1B of new investments in Australia’s electric grid
Continue readingConcentrated 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
Continue readingKeyneton 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)
Continue readingWind 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
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