South Australia fast-tracks 100 pct renewables target to 2027

Originally posted by acorn: ↑

" Its all needed because the source of generation is now spread as widely as possible. Coal and gas never needed any batterie at all and the gris was very robust and didn't need stabilisation. "The South Australian coal fired generation was worn out and uneconomic . Consequently it was closed down.

" Alinta this morning confirmed the mine, and the two Port Augusta power stations it supplies, could close as early as March next year, and certainly by 2018, as operations become “increasingly uneconomic”.

https://www.indaily.com.au/news/2015/06/11/mining-town-devastated-as-old-energy-era-ends

Not to mention highly polluting.

Thanks to the failure of the coal fired power system a replacement had to be found . Fortunately the government decided that rather than be a net importer it would invest and become a net exporter. A much better position for the state to be in.

l note that the legacy of coal is still costing SA big time.

" On 1 January 2024 the South Australian Government assumed full control and management responsibility for the former Leigh Creek Coalfield. These responsibilities now rest with the Department for Energy and Mining.
The site was previously managed by Flinders Power Partnership which, until 31 December 2023, had been responsible for a program of monitoring and maintenance following the rehabilitation works.
DEM is aware of the spontaneous combustion occurring at the Leigh Creek Coalfield, which at times have been noticeable from the Outback Highway or neighbouring communities.
From 1 January 2024, DEM has been actively monitoring the former coalfield, and will be implementing a range of short-term strategies, including to address spontaneous combustion outbreaks, where it is safe to do so.
DEM is also developing a long-term management framework for the site. Public safety, appropriate site access, maintenance, and environmental management will be critical components of this framework.
The former Leigh Creek Coalfield is not open to the public. It is a large and potentially hazardous site with steep pit walls, spontaneous combustion, and unstable ground conditions presenting extreme risks if accessed by people lacking the appropriate induction and training.
Access to the site is not permitted without authorisation from DEM. "

https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/minerals-and-mining/mining/former-mines/leigh-creek-coal-mine

The Leigh Creek coal mine continues to be a financial drag on South Australia. Have you factored that into your non existent costs ?

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THAT would have to be the most idiotic post I have ever read on this subject.

There is a simple way to disprove the crap. The SA Guvnuts should legislate to buy coal-fired power from new coal-fired power stations for 60 years. Further, the legislation should ensure that if any Guvnuts break this deal, compensation would be provided so the developer was no worse off.

Then sit back and watch the huge number of local and overseas companies breaking their neck to build new coal-fired power stations.

We have seen time and again comments about the reliability of CURRENT coal-fired power stations. There is a very good reason for this. Given Guvnut policy only a fool would spend money on maintaining these power stations..