Wind turbines only work ’37 per cent’ of the time: Former ANSTO CEO [Video]

Former ANSTO chief executive Dr Adi Paterson Dr Adi Paterson slams the government’s push for renewable energy, saying wind turbines only work “37 per cent of the time”.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced the Coalition’s nuclear policy last week, including the seven proposed sites for the nuclear reactors.

“Wind turbines last for about 20 years,” Dr Paterson told Sky News Australia.

“In the Sydney Basin, they work 37 per cent of the time … [which is] two days out of every five.

“If somebody said to you, I’m going to give you a car … it’s completely green, but you can only use it two days out of five – what would you say?”