South Australia: AGL Energy, Origin Energy, Trust Power new generation committed |
First 6 of 6 paragraphs shown AGL Energy had 52 MW wind underway; Origin Energy had cogen upgrade plans at Quarantine and Trust Power was to expand its Snowtown Wind farm. Geothermal and many more wind projects were planned The details were: With some secret projects excluded, committed projects listed were: AGL Energy: had entered into agreements for the construction of the 52.5 MW Hallett 5 wind farm at the Bluff Range in the mid-north of South Australia. Construction was expected to begin in July with completion anticipated in December 2011. Origin Energy: had Development Approval to expand the quarantine power station further by adding a steam turbine to generate power using the heat produced by the exhaust from the existing generators. However, this project is yet to be approved by the Origin Board. Trust Power: planned to expand its Snowtown Wind Farm by adding around 98, 2.1 MW turbines. No firm date was set for for construction of Snowtown Stage 2. ...Log in to read rest of Article or image. |