Prediction of renewable energy for Western Australia – Esperance and remote regions
Move to 100 per cent renewable energy for Esperance “decades away” ABC Esperance, By Kirstyn March, Rebecca Brewin, 28 Mar 14 With the closure of the Ten Mile Lagoon wind farm imminent Member for Mining and Pastoral, Robin Chapple, says now is the time to move to town from 20 to 100 per cent renewable energy generation. Horizon Power Midwest Supply Program Director, Scott Davis, said while the move would be possible, it is unlikely to happen any time soon. “I think from a technical point of view, 100 per cent renewable energy is possible, I think it really comes down to a question of cost and when that will happen,” he said………
“Esperance is well endowed certainly with natural resources like as wind and wave, and solar is even quite good there, but I would say overall the more remote regions running on diesel would be more attractive to move to more renewable energy first.” Mr Davis said Horizon Power is investigating the changes in the cost of renewable energy and batteries and is aiming to understand how to provide lower cost electricity. Wind power currently provides about 20 per cent of Esperance’s electricity. http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/03/27/3973134.htm?site=esperance
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