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Re:In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas ... by ZeroGravitas on Thursday June 04, 2026 @11:40AM (#48400288)
Smelters in Australia are leaning on the fossil-friendly politicians to stop getting in the way of renewables because they can't compete with global prices unless they use renewables.
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Re:In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas ... by jqpabc123 on Thursday June 04, 2026 @12:03PM (#48400594)
Unlike in the USA --- they obviously grasp the fact that renewables help lower energy costs even if they aren't used all the time.
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