Australia’s ‘energy future’ is suddenly upon us: Origin, AGL

“The predicted ‘energy future’ we have been preparing for ... is no longer in the future,” said Jon Briskin, head of retail at power giant Origin. “It’s here and now.”

In Australia, coal and gas are still the dominant sources of the power mix, with renewables accounting for less than 30 per cent.

However, after 3.3 gigawatts of new wind and solar power capacity were plugged into the nation’s main grid during 2020, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has described the pace of change as “staggering” and believes it is feasible for renewables to make up more than 90 per cent as early as the mid-2030s if the trajectory continues.

“When you look at the numbers, this is nothing but absolutely staggering,” AEMO chief system design officer Alex Wonhas said. “Australia is undergoing the fastest transition of any energy system in the world.”

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‘We’re burying banknotes’: Ross Garnaut rubbishes government’s $600m gas plant

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What a pathetic government, and a pathetic energy policy.

Raider