Australia’s main grid reached a record renewable share of 47.4 pct for October, while in South Australia wind and solar accounted for an average 85.2 per cent of state demand.
Western Australia, which operates on a separate grid and with a different market system, which means it cannot export surplus power or import when needed, recorded a renewable share of 41.7 per cent for the month.
I’m so used to thinking of WA as a formerly coal and now gas led State, that when i see numbers like this, it does surprise me.
Renewables are creeping inexorably into the energy mix. It was all but guaranteed when their cost became the cheapest a few years back. But its interesting to witness the reality of the phasing energy system.
I’m so used to thinking of WA as a formerly coal and now gas led State, that when i see numbers like this, it does surprise me.
Renewables are creeping inexorably into the energy mix. It was all but guaranteed when their cost became the cheapest a few years back. But its interesting to witness the reality of the phasing energy system.