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Researchers call to use renewable energy plants along coal terminal

Researchers want to set up 'advanced' renewable energy plants alongside a proposed coal terminal in central Queensland.


University of Queensland researcher Craig Froome is investigating the possibility of co-locating wind or tidal energy plants at the planned Dudgeon Point coal terminal.


Mr Froome said that the project could reduce the carbon footprint of the coal terminal by generating its own electricity. He said that "It could be a range of them – I would be very surprised whether it's solar. If you were going to use anything, you'd probably use wind or tidal. When I say tidal – tidal wave ocean – there are a number of technologies being developed in that area and the conditions are quite good for that type of generation."


Mr Froome said that industries would benefit from generating their own electricity. He added that "If you're going to generate your own electricity on site, you really have a choice of diesel or gas fired generators or you have the opportunity to use renewable technologies."


He added that "Renewable technologies obviously take up a greater footprint, but if you have the land available."


Researchers will make their recommendations to the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation.

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