While i'm here...
The Rottnest island wind generator were given as a pro wind power example in the previous thread. I've been having a look-see...
In reply to guest complaints, Chakra Resorts Manager at Rottnest Lodge writes...
"...Due to the Rottnest Island Authorities goal of sustainability, we rely on power from the wind generator located towards Geordie Bay. Unfortunately this does not allow for air conditioning in the rooms..."
Rottnest Lodge (Rottnest Island): See 177 Reviews and 69 Photos - TripAdvisor
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I've just started to look through some of the financials of the island admin. Looks to have cost about 3.2million to establish the wind geny facility. Comments about the wind geny annually saving some diesel. NO comments about the generator annually saving money..
...and those diesel generator maintenance costs. Would the highly fluctuating wind power supply have anything to do with it ?
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