Australia approaches limit of hydro power development
Australia, in spite of a low dry country with limited hydroelectric potential, is planning several projects that could provide between 22 and 91% of the 1972 power output, the amount depending on Australia's economic climate. The World Energy Conference projects a gross theoretical capability of 53.6 trillion watt hours (TWH) per year, but economic, geographical, and environmental constraints will reduce the probable capability to 22.5 TWH. Significant hydroelectric potential remains in Tasmania and Queensland, with peak load potential in the northwest and west. A scheme now under development includes several dams and pumped storage facilities. The Tallowa Dam and the Kangaroo Valley-Fitzroy Complex construction are described. Details of these and other facilities include their projected power output and irrigation potential. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7092792
- Journal Information:
- Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 14:7; ISSN ENEIB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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130100* -- Hydro Energy-- Resources & Availability
AUSTRALASIA
AUSTRALIA
CONSTRUCTION
DAMS
ECONOMICS
ELECTRIC POWER
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FORECASTING
HYDROELECTRIC POWER
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
IRRIGATION
PLANNING
POWER
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
PUMPED STORAGE POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
WATER RESOURCES