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How renewable energy scientists and engineers discover the best sites to build wind farms – ABC News
Wind farms now generate 13 per cent of the country’s power, but how do we know where to put them?
You might think a steady supply of wind is all you would ever need to spin some turbines and start producing renewable energy, but the reality is more complex.
Key points:
- Wind farm developers must consider available land size, access to roads, endangered species and proximity to power infrastructure
- Farmland is often selected due to the large land size and there being fewer stakeholders to coordinate with
- One academic recommends wind farm operators should release their data to improve energy optimisation…
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