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Blustery week generates record wind power for South Australia
September 7, 2012
Blustery week generates record wind power for South Australia
The southern regions of Australia have experienced such windy conditions this week that wind generated over half of South Australia’s power.
According to data from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), wind energy accounted for 85.5% of demand on Monday ? a new record ? 57.9% on Tuesday and 55% on Wednesday. Russell Marsh, Policy Director, Clean Energy Council, announced the figure.
“All this wind is putting South Australia well ahead of the curve on Australia’s 20% Renewable Energy Target, and helping to provide farmers and local businesses in regional areas with extra income. It also means the state’s residents collectively have a lower carbon price bill, while getting fully compensated by the Federal Government under the scheme.”
“South Australia now produces more electricity from wind than from coal ? around a quarter of the state’s generaion, putting it in a world leadership position that is on par with Denmark.”
Read more at The Clean Revolution.
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