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Electricity at Any Price? The Real Cost of Wind Power
Author: Fahlén, Per; Henrekson, Magnus; and Nilsson, Mats
This policy brief critically evaluates the current push for extensive wind power expansion in Sweden. This Policy Brief critically examines the economic and technical assumptions behind the rapid expansion of weather-dependent energy sources such as wind and solar, identifying several systemic risks and shortcomings. Key Findings 1. System Stability Risks A high share of intermittent power (currently 25% wind and 2.5% solar) threatens grid reliability. Essential system functions (instantaneous power, frequency control, reactive power, inertia) are inadequately supported by wind . . .
More »7 (of many) studies showing wind turbines’ adverse impacts on wildlife
Author: Richard, Kenneth; and various
Scientists (Krekel and Zerrahn, 2017) report that the installation of wind turbines near human populations “exerts significant negative external effects on residential well-being” and a “significant negative and sizable effect on life satisfaction” due to “unpleasant noise emissions” and “negative impacts on landscape aesthetics”. “We show that the construction of wind turbines close to households exerts significant negative external effects on residential well-being … In fact, beyond unpleasant noise emissions and impacts on wildlife, most importantly, wind turbines have been . . .
More »Lotus Creek wind development, Central Queensland
Author: Rainforest Reserves Australia
Status: Approved in revised form in November 2022 by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after being rejected in 2020 by then Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley. Proponent: Vestas (onsold from Ark Energy) Project Description: 55 wind turbines and infrastructure, located at Lotus Creek, inland near St Lawrence, Central Qld. Project Area: 3044.9 hectares Some of the threatened wildlife impacted: A critical Koala population live here. Koalas were found to be present in all suitable habitat within the Site Boundary, with . . .
More »Kaban wind – from eucalypt woodland to industrial site
Author: Rainforest Reserves Australia
Windpower development located in Kaban, near Ravenshoe on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland. This is Jirrbal Country. Now 28 wind turbines are being installed on critical habitat here at great distress to some Jirrbal Elders. The hurt over what has been done at Kaban is significant – it is an ongoing weeping wound to many.
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