The Viability of Domestic Wind Turbines for Urban Melbourne - ATA Report Launch

The Alternative Technology Association will launch a report prepared for Sustainability Victoria into the Viability of Domestic Wind Turbines for Urban Melbourne.

When: Thursday 13th September, 2007
Time: 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start
Where: Saint Michael’s Building, next to 120 Collins St. Disabled access. (click here for a map)
Costs: $10 for ATA members (ATA couples $15). Non-members welcome $15.
Refreshments provided
RSVP essential as seats are limited. Contact Wendy Clarke on ph:(03) 9631 5407 or email: wendy@ata.org.au

This report investigates the feasibility of small-scale, grid-connected wind turbines for urban Melbourne, outlines the findings of the research and highlights the issues which may face the emerging market.

Speakers include:

• Geoff Mabbett, CEO of Sustainability Victoria will launch the report
• Alicia Webb, a wind engineer, is the author of the report. She will overview the report, looking at the different types of micro turbines, what is available in Australia as well as the considerations around installing micro turbines in residential Melbourne.
• Dominique La Fontaine, CEO of the Australian Wind Energy Association (Auswind) is one of Australia’s leading wind energy authorities, well renowned for her advocacy of wind energy, aiming to mainstream the use of wind energy worldwide. She will look at the potential of wind energy, innovation in the Australian wind industry and current incentives (VRET, emissions trading, NRET, MRET).

See also entry on Small Barrel Wind Turbine for residential rooftop use