The ACT has received more than 1.1GW of bids as part of its second wind energy auction, which is targeting 200MW of new capacity. A total of 15 proposals were put forward, as the ACT looks to cut half of Canberra's household carbon emissions. The ACT has a legislated target of 90% renewable energy by 2020. Wind farms in South Australia and Victoria have also been awarded contracts for a combined 500MW.
The ACT has received more than 1.1GW of bids as part of its second wind energy auction, which is targeting 200MW of new capacity. A total of 15 proposals were put forward, as the ACT looks to cut half of Canberra's household carbon emissions. Wind farms in South Australia and Victoria have also been awarded contracts for a combined 500MW.