Wind energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels in producing electricity in Australia, the world’s biggest coal exporter, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Electricity can be supplied from a new wind farm in Australia at a cost of A$80 ($84) per megawatt hour, compared with A$143 a megawatt hour from a new coal-fired power … Continue reading Australian Wind Energy Now Cheaper Than Coal, Gas, BNEF Says
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Manuel Blanco to lead the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative
The new head of Australia’s solar thermal research effort says the cost of generating electricity can be halved by 2020, placing it on course to match the renewable energy contribution from PV technologies. The new head of Australia’s solar thermal research effort says the cost of generating electricity can be halved by 2020, placing it … Continue reading Manuel Blanco to lead the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative
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Australia plan largest wind energy project in Tasmanian
Hydro Tasmania has begun community consultation on King Island for its proposed 600MW TasWind farm, which would deliver wind energy to the National Electricity Market (NEM) via an undersea cable to Victoria. With a price tag of A$2 billion (US$2.08 billion), the project requires a minimum of 200 turbines to be economically viable, which would … Continue reading Australia plan largest wind energy project in Tasmanian
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600 MW wind farm set for Tasmania
The 600 MW wind farm is projected to cost about a$2bn and would consist of 200 wind turbines. King Island wind farm. Renewable energy provider Hydro Tasmania announced earlier this week its intention to investigate TasWind, a 600 megawatt wind farm consisting of around 200 turbines likely to be located on King Island. The idea … Continue reading 600 MW wind farm set for Tasmania
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Wind energy meets 26% of South Australia’s electricity demand
Wind energy in South Australia now meets around 26% of the region’s electricity demand and has become one of the nation’s growth sectors, a new report says. The 22-page report — The Critical Decade: Generating a renewable Australia — also noted that wind power is one of the country’s most cost-competitive renewable electricity sources. Published … Continue reading Wind energy meets 26% of South Australia’s electricity demand
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Hydro Tasmania plans Australia’s largest wind farm for King Island
The $2 billion Hydro Tasmania proposal will have 200 turbines, be able to power 250,000 Australian households and create 500 jobs during construction. Mayor Greg Barratt said the project would help save the struggling island community. “It’s just what the island needs … it’s not a quick fix but it’s something to look forward to,” … Continue reading Hydro Tasmania plans Australia’s largest wind farm for King Island
Continue readingWind energy and solar power could power Australia
Australia could be powered almost entirely by renewable energy in coming decades, says a new report. But the renewables expansion needs to be large and sustained with investment growth encouraged by policy certainty, says the report, “Generating a Renewable Australia” from the Climate Commission. The release of the report Monday in Sydney coincided with the … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power could power Australia
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Epuron acquires Australia’s largest tracking solar power plant from SunPower
SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) and Epuron today announced that Epuron has acquired the 1-megawatt Uterne solar power plant operating in Alice Springs, Australia. Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Australia’s leading provider of integrated financial services, has provided project financing, making it the country’s first major bank to support a solar project of this size. The project … Continue reading Epuron acquires Australia’s largest tracking solar power plant from SunPower
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Australia’s Largest Solar Power Station Announced
Australia’s biggest solar power plant will be built in Canberra by 2014. International solar power company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) will construct and operate the 20 megawatt facility, the ACT Government announced on Wednesday. The generator will occupy about 50 hectares and comprise some 83,000 photovoltaic panels “This is a landmark day for Big Solar … Continue reading Australia’s Largest Solar Power Station Announced
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Suzlon subsidiary gets contract for 131 MW Australian wind farm project
The wind power project is based in Victoria, located approximately 30 km south of Ballarat. REpower Systems, a subsidiary of wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon, has signed a contract with Meridian Energy Limited to supply 64 MM92 wind turbines, each with 2.05 MW of rated power, to the Mt Mercer wind farm in Australia. This is … Continue reading Suzlon subsidiary gets contract for 131 MW Australian wind farm project
Continue readingWind energy in Australia: ACS compete for a wind farm of 157 wind turbines
ACS has submitted bids for the Stockyard Hill wind farm with an installed capacity of 500 MW and with an investment of 825 million euros. ACS would install wind turbines of REpower, German wind company controlled by Suzlon, the largest wind turbine manufacturer in India. ACS competes with Vestas and General Electric. The wind power … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: ACS compete for a wind farm of 157 wind turbines
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Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific
The international demand for geothermal energy is heating up. Asia Pacific, host to the world’s top producers of geothermal power, is poised to see significant growth as geothermal energy emerges as a viable source of green, reliable and cut-rate power. While past geothermal usage is minimal, the region is expected to see a boom kindled by the convergence of the following … Continue reading Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific
Continue readingAustralia’s Non-Hydro Renewables Generation Will Reach 7.4 Terawatt Hours (Twh) In 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2b6kth/australia_renewabl) has announced the addition of the “Australia Renewables Report Q4 2012”report to their offering. July 1 2012 saw the introduction of carbon tax in Australia – a move that sets the stage for a wave of renewable energy growth in Australia. The author believes that wind energy will continue to dominate … Continue reading Australia’s Non-Hydro Renewables Generation Will Reach 7.4 Terawatt Hours (Twh) In 2012
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Solar Dawn concentrating solar power (CSP) project in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a draft of its funding strategy to 2015, which states that it will consider funding unsuccessful projects under the nation’s Solar Flagships program and the 250 MW Solar Dawn concentrating solar power (CSP) project. ARENA also proposed a new program for the support of CSP projects, continued … Continue reading Solar Dawn concentrating solar power (CSP) project in Australia
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Wind energy in Australia: Siemens receives 270 MW wind farm order
Siemens has received an order for a total of 90 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 270 megawatts (MW) for the Snowtown II Wind Farm in Australia. Siemens has received an order for a total of 90 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 270 megawatts (MW) for the Snowtown II Wind Farm in … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Siemens receives 270 MW wind farm order
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Minister on concentrating solar thermal fact-finding tour
South Australia’s Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Tom Koutsantonis, will travel to Nevada to research the viability of concentrated solar thermal energy. The Minister met solar thermal lobbyists and local government representatives in Port Augusta yesterday. He was given documentation showing the community’s support for the local power stations to be converted to the concentrating … Continue reading Minister on concentrating solar thermal fact-finding tour
Continue readingSiemens receives 270 MW wind power order from Australia
Siemens has received an order for a total of 90 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 270 megawatts (MW) for the Snowtown II Wind Farm in Australia. The customer is TrustPower, one of New Zealand`s biggest energy retailers. The scope of supply encompasses delivery, installation and commissioning of 90 gearless SWT-3.0 wind turbines with … Continue reading Siemens receives 270 MW wind power order from Australia
Continue readingSiemens to build Snowtown wind farm with 90 wind turbines
South Australia’s biggest wind farm will use gearless wind turbines and longer blades than others across Australia. The wind farm is to power up to 180,000 homes, generating 270 megawatts from 90 wind turbines. David Pryke of Siemens Energy said new technology was helping wind farms compete with power from fossil fuels. TrustPower & Siemens … Continue reading Siemens to build Snowtown wind farm with 90 wind turbines
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Photovoltaic solar energy and wind power in Australia
A new report estimates that solar photovoltaic and onshore wind could produce some of the lowest electricity generation costs in Australia by 2030, based on current policy settings. Minister for Energy and Resources, Martin Ferguson AM MP, today welcomed the release of the Australian Energy Technology Assessment (AETA) from the independent Bureau of Resources and … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy and wind power in Australia
Continue readingWestern Australia’s concentrating solar thermal power can power world electricity 50 times over
Western Australia’s concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) potential has been assessed in a world first study that has found previous assumptions overestimate realistic site suitability for the technology. The study published in Energy Policy, aimed to realistically assess Concentrating Solar Power site suitability and found it is highly dependent on the availability of infrastructure and … Continue reading Western Australia’s concentrating solar thermal power can power world electricity 50 times over
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