The Government of the Australian state of Tasmania has just announced a long-term strategy for the island in which it sets not a 100% but a 200% renewable energy target for the year 2040. The announcement made by Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein follows a previous commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2022. The new strategy … Continue reading WWEA welcomes Tasmania as a global renewable energy leader with its 200% renewable energy target
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First wind turbines unveiled at Tasmanian wind farm
The first wind turbine at the Cattle Hill Wind Farm in Tasmania has been unveiled. The remaining 48 wind turbines are to be installed at the site throughout the rest of the year. Once complete, the wind farm will produce enough clean energy to power approximately 63,500 Tasmanian homes while also supporting the Tasmania-First Energy … Continue reading First wind turbines unveiled at Tasmanian wind farm
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Tasmanian wind farm installs new aerial surveillance technology to protect Aussie eagles
A Tasmanian wind farm will set up sophisticated aerial detection technology at its Castle Hill Wind Farm, to help protect Australia’s native wedge-tail eagle. Developed by IdentiFlight in partnership with the operator of the clean energy facility Goldwind Australia, the site is the first location in Australia to implement the warning system. Using tower-mounted … Continue reading Tasmanian wind farm installs new aerial surveillance technology to protect Aussie eagles
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Vestas to deliver 112 MW turnkey solution for Palisade’s Granville Harbour Wind Farm
Australian-based Palisade Investment Partners Limited (Palisade) has placed a 112 MW turnkey order with Vestas for the Granville Harbour Wind Farm in Tasmania, Australia. Vestas has developed a solution with Palisade that is customised to Tasmania’s excellent wind conditions, and that will provide low-cost renewable energy that can power more than 46,000 local homes. The … Continue reading Vestas to deliver 112 MW turnkey solution for Palisade’s Granville Harbour Wind Farm
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Goldwind to build 144 MW wind farm in Tasmania
Tasmania will boost its wind power generation by almost 50% with the construction of a new $300 million turbine farm in the state’s central highlands. The 49-turbine Cattle Hill wind farm was announced earlier today, under a deal between state-owned power retailer Aurora Energy and wind farm developer Goldwind Australia. Goldwind said construction of the … Continue reading Goldwind to build 144 MW wind farm in Tasmania
Continue readingChinese wind turbines to be tested in Australia wind farm
China will be testing wind farm technology in Australia as one of the continent’s states, Tasmania, bolsters the economic relationship it has with the Asian giant. Shenhua Group, a Chinese energy and mining company leader, will be installing and testing wind turbines in a 10- to 30-megawatt wind farm with one of Woolnorth Wind Farm … Continue reading Chinese wind turbines to be tested in Australia wind farm
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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
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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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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
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