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AEMO has developed an animation to answer this important question, “what will keep the lights on in the future?” As coal power stations retire, renewables, connected with transmission, supported by storage & gas, is the lowest-cost way to supply electricity to consumers.

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Aidan Morrison2 years ago

@CISOZ has developed a factual explainer about why the plan can't actually be relied upon. Because the model assumes perfect foresight of the weather and requires just-in-time delivery of gigawatts of gas capacity to keep the lights on.

Catriona Thoolen 🐱2 years ago

Gas Gas Gas Gas and more Gas. Renewables ensure gas forever.

David Osmond2 years ago

Or if you want a near real-time simulation of what the mostly renewable future grid will look like, see my weekly simulation.

Lachie 888 🌴2 years ago

what a joke.

Randall2 years ago

A royal commission is need into all aspects of Australia’s energy’s need. Facts not propaganda. Ask for proof of all costs and timelines related to all energy sources. Australia first, not political agendas. Show some backbone and demand a royal commission.

Ben Beattie2 years ago

Patronising much?

SimulationScrape2 years ago

This is embarrassing

Michael Kottek2 years ago

Have you had a look at the feedback to your draft 2024 ISP? A lot of people think your plan is pretty light on regarding how to cover prolonged still and cloudy conditions. Why mislead people that it's this simple?

GeorgeTheDragon2 years ago

Meanwhile China and India grow rich and strong with massive increases in cheap, reliable coal fired power generation.

steve_f1_fan2 years ago

Sounds like a house of cards to me

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