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Wind energy in Australia

Whale, J.ORCID: 0000-0002-3130-5267, Carter, C. and Arefi, A.ORCID: 0000-0001-9642-7639 (2020) Wind energy in Australia. In: Sayigh, A. and Milborrow, D., (eds.) The Age of Wind Energy. Springer, pp. 79-101.

Link to Published Version: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26446-8_6
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Abstract

This chapter consists of introduction, the potential of wind energy in Australia, and history of wind energy in Australia. The various wind farms and their technologies used are discussed followed by the environmental and social impact of wind energy and policies, regulations, guidelines, and rules with regard to installing wind machines in Australia. The progress of wind energy research is outlined followed by future prospects. Finally a conclusion and references are provided.

Item Type: Book Chapter
Murdoch Affiliation(s): Engineering and Energy
Publisher: Springer
Copyright: © 2020 Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Other Information: Part of the Innovative Renewable Energy book series (INREE)
URI: http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/55241
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