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So why is power in SA so expensive if renewables are so cheap?

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23/05/24

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Originally posted by Tarvold: ↑

'Could it be that the AGW / Carbon Net Zero madness is forcing coal fired plants to close'

Yes because coal is more expensive to generate power than renewables.
Think about that, building brand new renewable power generation, including the cost of construction, are cheaper than existing fully written down coal plants to produce power.

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So why is power in SA so expensive if renewables are so cheap?
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