Apr 26 2012
Wind power is expected to play a major role in Australian renewable electricity generation in the future, making it a key component of the renewable energy market.
At present around two per cent of electricity generated in Australia comes from wind power.
However according to Australian Energy Projections to 2034 - 25, a recent report released by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE), this figure is expected to rise to at least 14 per cent in the coming years.
"There's a variety of policies and initiatives that have been put in place by the government and we would expect based on our projections that wind will have a substantial impact in driving the expansion of renewable energy in Australia.
We will also see wind becoming a much more important resource in terms of electricity generation than it is today,” said Quentin Grafton, Executive Director and Chief Economist, BREE.
Quentin Grafton is scheduled to present alongside other leading industry professionals at Energy IQ’s third annual Wind Farms conference, taking place in Melbourne on 29th & 30th May 2012.
The event will address major issues facing wind farm developers highlighting strategies on how to:
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- Secure financial backing and facilitate permit agreements to ensure project success
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- Choose the best project delivery model to fast track construction and ensure bankability
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- Ensure local community buy-in to your Wind Farm project
“Wind Farms 2012 is a great opportunity to see what the state of the art is in terms of wind power planning and operations. I enjoyed the event last year - there was a good crowd and quite a good representation of key people working in the sector,” said Alberto Troccoli, Head, Weather & Energy Research, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Division.