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1. Very Sad, because Australia has a near perfect Wind Zone.

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 08:20 PM

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More than ten offshore wind farms have been proposed in Australia. If these offshore farms are fully developed, their combined energy capacity would exceed that of all the coal-fired power plants in the nation.

The region off Australia's southern coast rivals the north Sea as a wind zone and if developed, could turn Australia into a Wind Super Power.

Ironically, one of the coal fired plans in south Australia will be used to generate Hydrogen for export to Japan. Hydrogen production is a good application for offshore wind because no expensive electric transmission lines are required.

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Very Sad, because Australia has a near perfect Wind Zone. thought crime Friday #1

This isn't exactly a coal-fired plant OKIsItJustMe Friday #2

I should have read more carefully - thanks. thought crime Friday #3

The principle remains the same OKIsItJustMe Friday #4