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Sept. 2009 - Renewable energy assessment of Shirecommissioned, inc. detailed wind mapping andcomparison with solar resources.

AIMS:

1. Explore Council’s capacity as power generator.

2. Provide detailed understanding of local renewableenergy resources, specifically wind.

3. Stimulate private and community ownership of localrenewable energy systems.

4. Comment on the economic feasibility of options.

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Local consultant

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Expert modellingconducted,

Wind speed measured

at 10m (private) & 65m(community) AGL,

Spatial representation of

findings.

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Highly localised nature of wind profile,

Array of social and environment constraints,

Limited viability of large-scale solar in coastalsub-tropics,

Proximity to transmission network,

NSW FiT

 –  consumption and capacity constraints

 –  payback

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Prior: NSW windatlas estimate

• Not sufficient for winddevelopment to proceed

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Overview of suitable locations forharvesting wind energy

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Wind resource exists in Shire

However, local constraints

make commercial installationsimpractical

 –  un-electrified areas,

 –  env. protection / scenicescarpment zoning

 –  private land