Re:Finland starts much-delayed nuclear plant, brings respite...
by nl on Saturday March 12, 2022 @10:41PM
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The South Australian grid is a great example of how well this approach works.
It's mostly (>60%) a mix of solar and wind power, with some gas that fills in the gaps - as well as batteries for grid stability. Still importing some coal power from interstate, but that is decreasing too.
The investment has been incremental - so much smaller amounts, with much less risk and therefor more attractive to investors.
A large part of this (since 2018) has been done by a conservative state government, who have been highly supportive of the renewable transition.
It's mostly (>60%) a mix of solar and wind power, with some gas that fills in the gaps - as well as batteries for grid stability. Still importing some coal power from interstate, but that is decreasing too.
The investment has been incremental - so much smaller amounts, with much less risk and therefor more attractive to investors.
A large part of this (since 2018) has been done by a conservative state government, who have been highly supportive of the renewable transition.
https://theconversation.com/against-the-odds-south-australia...