Solar power boyne island

Is PV+CST-TES a good energy source for Boyne Island?

Whilst PV+CST-TES (16) will facilitate a transition to and beyond a 50% QRET, it is not advised as an energy source for Boyne Island purely for supply security reasons. LAES Baseload provides maximum security for Boyne Island, although it comes at a higher price tag than is considered affordable by a globally competitive aluminium industry.

Will the Boyne smelter be able to transition to net zero emissions?

As the Boyne Smelter has a very large load of approximately 1000MW, which fundamentally influences Queensland’s ability to transition to net zero emissions, the objective for the industry ultimately will be to source energy from locally available renewable energy.

Is CST-TES(16) suitable for Boyne Island during high cloud/rain periods?

CST-TES(16) has the potential for considerably reduced generation during periods of extended cloud cover as can be seen in Appendix F figure xxi and Appendix G figure xxvii . This suggests significant risk to supply for Boyne Island during high cloud/rain periods similar to that experienced in November-December 2010.

Should a business invest in a solar power system?

As most businesses operate on a 9-5 schedule when the sun is shining, it makes sense to invest in a solar power system. Most business owners will save the tariff rate for every kilowatt they produce as well as receive a feed in tariff for excess energy production.

How far is Lilyvale from Boyne Island?

Lilyvale is 400km and Longreach more than 800km from Boyne Island which would increase risk of supply interruption during disruptive weather events like cyclones, heatwaves and monsoons.