Solar + Wind = 72% of South Australia’s Electricity in October, World Not Turned Upside…
South Australia was close to 100% renewable electricity in October, and everything went smoothly.
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Solar On The Roof Goes Through The Roof In Australia
Australia is fast becoming the country with the most solar power generation per person in the world. The domestic market is very different to most other countries, as it is dominated by rooftop PV. Electricity for the people by the people — 13 gigawatts (GW) are now on the nation’s … [continued]
More Wind Needed in Australian Grid
A recent check of the live feed from the NEM showed Australian wind generations’ small but increasing contribution to the grid. One discovery I made was that there did appear to be a time when the wind didn’t blow. Angus and Barnaby would be glad about that. The largest states … [continued]
Update On Australia’s Solar-Led Renewable Energy Charge
As I sit at my desk in front of my computer, the sun is shining and my pool looks very inviting outside my office window, but I am driven to write. Australia gets a lot of bad press internationally about our love for fossil fuels and how we are dragging … [continued]
Solar Tax Coming For Australia?
Ironically, it was John Howard, a long serving Australian Liberal (Conservative) Prime Minister, who brought in subsidies for household rooftop solar in Australia (circa 2007). As well as subsidies for the upfront purchase, there were generous feed-in tariffs (FIT). The solar system on my roof was installed in 2009 and … [continued]
Unlocking Renewables In Victoria
In the western parts of Victoria, rich in solar and wind resources, many solar and wind projects are stuck because of grid stability and access problems. They are facing lengthy delays in getting connected, and even when connected, their output is curtailed. However, progress is afoot. After years of squabbles … [continued]
Gas Savior Is A Dud In Australia
The global move towards LNG as a replacement for coal has led to record high prices and a stumble in world economic growth. Has the cleantech future already hit the gas industry as countries and companies are reluctant to invest in new supply in light of climate change fears? It … [continued]
The Northern Territory of Australia Takes Tentative Solar & EV Steps Forward
A little bit of background: the Northern Territory covers almost one and a half million square kilometres (or 520,902 square miles), and has a population of only 246,500. 49% of the land in the Northern Territory is owned by the indigenous population. The economy is based largely on mining and … [continued]
Queensland’s Ambitious Actions to Tackle Climate Change
The Sunshine State has set some ambitious targets in its efforts to go renewable. The state government target is 50% by 2030. RenewEconomy’s live feed indicates that as of 12 noon, the state is living up to its nickname, with 30% of its electricity coming from the sun. Still in … [continued]
2025 Target For Australian Grid To Be Able To Handle 100% Renewable Energy
As Australia’s electricity grid moves towards higher and higher concentrations of renewable energy, the newly appointed head of the Australian Energy Market Operator is pushing for the ability to handle a peak of 100% renewables entering the grid. In a recent speech, Daniel Westerman set 2025 as the target date. … [continued]
