The installation of a Geothermal Plant could provided endless opportunities for the Winton Shire across a range of industries. The $4 million project was invested by Winton Shire Council ($3.5m) and the Queensland Department of State Development grant ($500,000) to help offset increases in electricity charges and offer an opportunity to raise revenue.
As the water from the bore was already hot, Winton Shire Council said it was a logical conclusion to use it as a source of energy and the idea for Geothermal Power Station was born. The Winton Geothermal Plant has a peak output of 310kW which is partially used by the cooling system and the town water reticulation system with the remainder sold to Ergon and distributed to town.
"Winton uses approximately 3MW of power, so based on average annual household consumption the Geothermal Plant equates to 200 houses at peak efficiency," Council said. "Winton Shire are particularly proud of this community owned, clean energy project and hopes it will be the first of many of these types of generators throughout central Australia."
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From the Global Geothermal News archives:
From the Global Geothermal News archives:
- Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - Australia: There is a Geothermal Power Plant Down Under! - Again!
- Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - Australia: Winton Geothermal Plant is Due to be Commissioned this Year
- Thursday, January 25, 2018 - Australia: Update on Winton, the First Grid Connected Geothermal Plant on the Continent
- Monday, October 16, 2017 - Australia: Winton Geothermal Power Plant to Open in December
