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> Solar and wind are cheaper until you consider storage and grid reliability. Counter example. South Australia hit 80% of it's electricity production from ren
by rstuart4133 4y ago
> Solar and wind are cheaper until you consider storage and grid reliability.
Counter example. South Australia hit 80% of it's electricity production from renewables in the last two quarters:
https://reneweconomy.com.au/south-australia-enjoys-80-1-pct-wind-and-solar-share-in-blackout-free-summer/
Power prices are now cheaper then before renewables were took over:
https://www.aemc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-11/sa_fact_pack.pdf
Grid reliability remains about the same as everywhere else:
https://reneweconomy.com.au/five-years-after-blackout-south-australia-now-only-state-with-no-supply-shortfalls/