by Libby Nuttall | Sep 1, 2026 | FAQs, Grid, Energy and Market
Dunkelflaute is a German term for periods of low wind and low sunshine. Some people claim this means wind and solar don’t work. A photo of still wind turbines doesn’t tell you whether the grid is working. Turbines may be standing still because of low wind,...
by Libby Nuttall | Sep 1, 2026 | FAQs, Grid, Energy and Market
Curtailment is when a power station, and that includes wind and solar farms, is temporarily asked to reduce its electricity output because there is transmission congestion, system security constraints, more electricity being produced than required, or due to...
by Libby Nuttall | Aug 25, 2026 | FAQs, Transmission
The base of a 330 KV monopole, as proposed in WestWind’s WiRES project is 1.5 m wide, a much smaller footprint than that of a traditional lattice tower. The poles are approximately 300-350 m apart, with an easement of 60 m. Learn...
by Libby Nuttall | Aug 25, 2026 | FAQs, Transmission
Farming and transmission has worked in harmony for decades and won’t impact most agricultural operations. For the proposed WiRES project, which plans to use 330 KV monopoles, the design will allow machinery up to 5 metres tall to pass under the lines without any...
by Libby Nuttall | Aug 25, 2026 | FAQs, Transmission
The project’s visual impact is assessed throughout the development process, and adjustments are made to the layout as required. During the design phase, structures are positioned on the layout to minimise their visual impact from the road as well as landholder and...
by Libby Nuttall | Aug 25, 2026 | FAQs, Transmission
Electric and magnetic fields (EMF) occur naturally and are all around us, created by things like lightning and the sun’s ultraviolet rays as well as many household items. Residents in metropolitan regions live with high voltage powerlines within proximity of their...
