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Performance of Wind Farms in the United Kingdom and Denmark
Author: Hughes, Gordon
Executive Summary 1. Onshore wind turbines represent a relatively mature technology, which ought to have achieved a satisfactory level of reliability in operation as plants age. Unfortunately, detailed analysis of the relationship between age and performance gives a rather different picture for both the United Kingdom and Denmark with a significant decline in the average load factor of onshore wind farms adjusted for wind availability as they get older. An even more dramatic decline is observed for offshore wind farms . . .
More »Economic Analysis of the Atlantic Shores South Offshore Wind Project
Author: O’Donnell, Edward; and Jersey Strong Coastal Coalition
We the undersigned are deeply concerned with the large subsidies and rate increases supporting offshore wind development. In particular, we object to permitting Atlantic Shores to re-bid its existing contract for Offshore Renewable Energy Certificates (ORECs) pursuant to the subject solicitation. As the Board’s procedures do not permit our direct involvement in this procurement, we wish to hereby register our concerns and objections to any potential award of revised or new contracts to this contractor. Atlantic Shores has indicated that . . .
More »Victorian Transmission Plan and Guidelines: impact on dairy farms
Author: Conheady, Joseph and Anna
Joseph and Anna Conheady’s submission to the Government’s (Stage 1) Renewable Energy public submission process. Some background info: In order to grow their dairy farming enterprise Joseph and Anna need worker accommodation. But the Victorian Labor Government and the Wind Industry have ganged up on all Victorian Farmers to stifle the expansion of farms. In 2021, the Vic Govt introduced a planning provision (Victoria Planning Provisions 35.07-6 Decision guidelines (13/10/2021 VC212)) to prevent farmers from building worker accommodation within 1km . . .
More »High Cost of 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040
Author: Orr, Isaac; Rolling, Mitch; and Phelan, John
Governor Walz’s proposal would cost Minnesota $313 billion through 2050 and lead to blackouts. Executive Summary Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s proposal for a 100 percent carbon-free electric grid by 2040 will cost Minnesota families and businesses an additional $313.2 billion (in constant 2022 dollars) through 2050, compared to operating the current electric grid. Minnesota electricity customers will see their electricity expenses increase by an average of nearly $3,888 per year, every year, through 2050. According to the economic modeling software . . .
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