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Originally posted by bastjose: ↑

Where did they get the 40M dollars of Generation? Oh yes I remember now it was Diesel Generators.
But they have relied plenty on Coal Gen via Bass Link over time as did South Australia during their crisis.
Don't get me wrong I am in favor of renewable energy as soon as possible but we need reliable Base Load Power for all time. Weather that is Coal, Gas, Nuclear or something else. Hydro is best used for peak usage and frequency regulation. When there is little wind or its too strong, wind turbines cant work and we all know if the sun does not shine.
As far as I know King Island was to be a stand alone renewable power grid however they still need their Diesel generators.
It all takes time, money and planning and very good engineering.

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I don't disagree it does take time, money and planning to change, but imo needs to happen regardless.
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