Vnewzealand·Aotearoa / New ZealandbyVenat0r Lack of legislation for offshore wind farms could deter investors from building in Taranakihttps://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2023/09/worries-lack-of-legislation-for-offshore-wind-farms-will-deter-investors-from-building-in-taranaki.htmlOpen linkView original on lemmy.world13Comments3
IIlovethebomb lemmy.nzThree Gigawatts is a colossal amount of capacity to add to the grid, this is great news. It's also very useful to have a diverse range of energy sources contributing to the grid, with a generous amount of hydro to back everything up.5
Dave lemmy.nz1Hide 1 reply Taranaki's wind resource is considered world-class I'd love to see the ranking criteria for this one 😆 It's also interesting that the companies are saying how they hope a change in government won't put investors off investing here.3
IIlovethebomb replylemmy.nzI can't see either side not supporting this, although they may not view it as such a high priority.2
Three Gigawatts is a colossal amount of capacity to add to the grid, this is great news.
It's also very useful to have a diverse range of energy sources contributing to the grid, with a generous amount of hydro to back everything up.
I'd love to see the ranking criteria for this one 😆
It's also interesting that the companies are saying how they hope a change in government won't put investors off investing here.
I can't see either side not supporting this, although they may not view it as such a high priority.