Challenges and strategies for Australia including the tidal energy link
As part of its $1 million commitment to exploring the long term benefits of hydrogen, the Commonwealth Government will host an international conference on hydrogen later this month. The conference The Hydrogen Economy: Challenges and Strategies for Australia, including the tidal energy link, will be held in Broome, Western Australia, from Sunday 18 to Wednesday 21 May 2003.
There is strong support for the conference. Key members of Broome’s community, from both the Shire Council and Chamber of Commerce, are assisting the conference managers, Hartley Management Group, and are participating at the welcome reception.
The conference is about exploring the potential of future energy sources. This is a conference for key people in industry, research, investment, infrastructure management, policy, and production and use of energy.
The conference speakers’ list comprises three senior Ministers, including the Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government, Wilson Tuckey, and national and international hydrogen and tidal energy experts.
“Australia has a resource of huge dimensions that is renewable, reliable and predictable for hundreds of years,” Wilson Tuckey said. “It is called the tides of the Kimberleys, a magnificent resource that is harvestable and totally green. In terms of greenhouse problems, tidal power offers an economical solution with grunt.”
Tidal power works as long as the moon continues to orbit the earth and is not reliant on changing winds or sunshine hours. According to the CSIRO, tides of the Kimberleys have the energy potential equal to all the energy consumed in Australia today.
The conference programme includes both presentations and workshops, allowing productive interaction between experts, politicians and the media. Further details are available at www.hartleymgt.com.au/hydrogenbroome or contact Hartley Management Group on (08) 8363 4399 or email hydrogen@hartleymgt.com.au
The Commonwealth Government is committed to securing Australia’s energy future, and has commissioned a National Hydrogen Study, which is being undertaken by ACIL Tasman and Parsons Brinckerhoff (ATPB). The study will be an important contributor to energy policy for Australia, and will be contributing to and influenced by the Conference.
The ATPB website provides further information www.acilconsulting.com.au/clients/hydrogen/hydrogen_main.htm
