Facilitating efficient augmentation of transmission networks to connect renewable energy generation: The Australian experience

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2012

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Wright, Glen

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Elsevier

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Australia is heavily dependent on coal for electricity generation. The Renewable Energy Target has spurred growth in the utilization of renewable energy sources, with further growth expected into the future. Australia's strongest renewable energy sources

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Keywords: Australia; Economies of scale; Electricity generation; Network extensions; Renewable energies; Renewable energy generation; Renewable energy source; Rule changes; Rulemaking process; Transmission network augmentation; Transmission policy; Economics; Elect Scale efficient network extension; Transmission network augmentation; Transmission policy

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Energy Policy

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Journal article

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2037-12-31