Business
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…
Continue Reading
-
Noosa News16 hours agoTammy Hembrow’s half-brother walks free after choking and stalking ex-girlfriend
-
Business16 hours agoGuess which ASX 300 stock was downgraded to sell today
-
Noosa News21 hours agoPolice hunt two after baby girl sprayed with stolen fire extinguisher in Sippy Downs
-
Business17 hours agoHow to start investing in ASX shares with just $1,000