Solar and wind reach 100 pct of demand in biggest isolated grid, as batteries allow it to keep its thermals on
https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-wind-reach-100-pct-of-demand-in-biggest-isolated-grid-as-batteries-allow-it-to-keep-its-thermals-on/
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Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 265d
If that includes the mines, then all arguments against renewables can go and get thoroughly fucked
YeahToast@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 265d
I mean, regardless of commerical viability I think arguments against renewables can still get fucked. But there'll definitely be a significant growing strain with increasing electrification of households, commercial and then transport.
giddy@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 265d
Most of the mines are outside the grid which only covers the south west of the state
Taleya@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 265d
Article does state that several have achieved extended periods of renewable only, which is good to know