Wind Monitoring Study Underway in Alice Springs

NT Government

“We are building a strong and diverse economy and there are significant opportunities for clean energy production and use.”

Quotes from the Project Director of Alice Springs Future Grid, Lyndon Frearson:

“Future Grid’s Wind Monitoring Study is focused on data collection which may or may not lead to a business case for wind turbines in Alice Springs.

“Alice Springs has one of the highest levels of solar irradiance in the world. However, we have a strong history of renewable energy innovation and are always looking to see how we might be able to harness new renewable energy options in Central Australia.”

Quotes from Territory Generation Chief Executive Officer, Gerhard Laubscher:

“Territory Generation is pleased to collaborate in the study of technologies which may further support the Alice Springs power system.

“Continuing to investigate the potential of renewables is critical to achieving the Territory Government’s emissions target.”

Northern Territory Government

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