An investigation of the impacts of increased power supply to the national grid by wind generators on the Australian electricity industry
Duration:
January 2012
Funding source:
ARC Linkage Project
Professor John Foster, ARC Linkage Project LP110200957
The aim of this proposal is to discover the most economical and effective way to accommodate large increases in wind power into the national grid and to understand the effects on the national electricity market. This is crucial to ensure stability of electricity supply and affordable prices in the transition towards a low carbon economy.
Partner Organisations:
AGL Energy Ltd, Clean Energy Council Limited, Suzlon Energy Australia Pty Ltd, TRUenergy Pty Ltd, Vestas International Wind Technology A/S, Infigen Pty Ltd, University of Newcastle, and Hydro Tasmania
Total amount $400,000
