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"It's state of the art, it doesn't get any better," Mr McGowan said. It should produce 190 megawatt hours a year and reduce diesel consumption by 30,000 litres a year. "We believe the future is going to be integrating many energy sources," Mr McGowan said. It will not only help the King Island economy by reducing electricity costs, but will boost the tourism potential. "We think it'll really help profile the island," Mr McGowan said. "What we're doing on King Island is going to impact the rest of the world."
*King Island has been using wind power for the past 10 years.
*The island is also looking into wave energy, with tests to be completed on the island shortly.
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