Malcolm Turnbull in Tasmania – praising wind and solar power!

Turnbull trumpets Tasmania’s ability to lead the country in renewable energy, ETHAN JAMES, AAP, Mercury, August 18, 2017 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has trumpeted Tasmania’s ability to lead the nation in renewable energy at the state’s Liberal Party council meeting.Mr Turnbull today addressed 250 delegates at the annual conference in Launceston, the party’s final gathering before a state election in March. He praised Liberal Premier Will Hodgman’s economic management in a speech that touched on energy, terrorism and mental health.

“You have here the best wind resources in the nation and the biggest hydro scheme in the nation,” Mr Turnbull said, alluding to a study into increasing the state’s hydro electricity production, due to be completed by the end of the year.

“Tasmania can play a massive role in the electricity market across the nation.

“You can see a future for great connectivity as part of a national network.”……. http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/turnbull-trumpets-tasmanias-ability-to-lead-the-country-in-renewable-energy/news-story/dfda7bd4424ef859dfad67d5b89d8bf8?nk=ba26857f63080120cbd5fc74c94d3959-1503284930