The Australian Capital Territories has issued a tender for 200 megawatts of wind-power projects, its second call for proposals.
The auction is for proposals of up to 100MW capacity and will close on 30 September. Like the first wind auction, proposals received in the second wind auction will be assessed against risks to timely completion, their level of community support and their plan to grow ACT jobs., regardless of where they are located.
“There is an abundance of excellent wind power projects looking for long-term contracts, and amid continuing uncertainty under the national scheme, this is the optimal time for the ACT Government to call for proposals,” said the Territories’ Minister for the Environment Simon Corbell. “When this extra 200MW of capacity comes online in about 2018 it will take the ACT up to 80% of its predicted 2020 electricity needs.”
The second wind auction process will not change the expected price for households of achieving 90% renewables, which will peak at A$4.67 per week in 2020. These costs are largely or completely offset for many Canberra consumers by savings generated through the Government’s energy efficiency programs as the government continues assisting businesses and households to become more energy efficient.
