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The lifespan and durability of wind turbines
Wind energy is a growing part of Australia’s electricity generation portfolio. As of 2023, wind power accounted for around 12% of the nation’s total electricity supply, reflecting its contribution to the broader energy mix. The country's extensive coastlines and wind conditions have supported the development of wind farms, particularly in states such as Victoria and South Australia, which currently have the highest levels of wind energy generation. Certain states have taken more active steps toward expanding wind generation capacity. Victoria, [...]
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The lifespan and durability of wind turbines
Wind energy is a growing part of Australia’s electricity generation portfolio. As of 2023, wind power accounted for around 12% of the nation’s total electricity supply, reflecting its contribution to [...]
Benefits of onshore vs offshore wind power
Australia’s energy landscape has undergone significant changes, with renewable energy sources playing an increasing role in electricity generation. In 2023, renewable energy accounted for 35% of the country’s total electricity [...]
How to source information about renewable energy
Accurate and up-to-date information on renewable energy in Australia is crucial for informed decision-making across various sectors. For individuals, such information guides personal choices regarding energy consumption, investment in renewable [...]
Offshore wind in Australia: Busting myths about wind turbines
Offshore wind energy is poised to become a significant contributor to Australia's renewable energy portfolio. The nation boasts an estimated technical wind resource capacity exceeding 4,000 gigawatts (GW), far surpassing [...]
The impact of offshore wind on marine life
Australia is at a key stage in its evolving energy landscape, with offshore wind turbines being explored as a potential contributor to electricity generation and emissions reduction efforts. As the [...]
The economic impacts of offshore wind farms
Offshore wind farms are becoming an increasingly prominent part of Australia’s evolving energy landscape. These projects involve generating electricity from wind turbines positioned in ocean environments, with power transmitted to [...]
What Exactly Are Fossil Fuels?
Fossil fuels are formed from decomposed plants and animals that died hundreds of millions of years ago. They are all hydrocarbons – made up of carbon and hydrogen – that [...]
Why Are Hydrogen Fuel Cells Not Widely Used?
Tasmania will soon become the first Australian state to install hydrogen fuel pumps. These will allow a driver to fill up a car that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell. [...]
Renewable Gas in Australia: A Risk to Net Zero?
Renewable gas has a unique role to play in advancing net zero, and Australia is investing in its future. However, as this fuel has many limitations and dangers, its application [...]