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Ideally, Australia’s emerging green grid would have plenty of solar, storage and wind. But rising costs are stalling many wind projects.
Rural counties also benefit in jobs, manufacturing and tax revenue that will be hard to replace as the US government slashes support for the industries.
Egypt has always relied on the River Nile for its freshwater but needs new sources to cope with a growing population. Desalinating seawater could be a solution.
The new federal law favors energy technologies that are already profitable and increase global warming over cleaner approaches that could use the investment support.
The G20 nations have enough sunny and windy land to power the world with renewable energy.
Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.
South Africa’s ambitious renewable energy masterplan has been approved, but will need huge funding and co-ordination between government departments.
To really compare different electricity sources, you also have to look at the roles they play in keeping the lights on and their drawbacks.
The energy return on investment for wind and solar technologies in New Zealand is becoming comparable to hydropower.
Pushback works.
With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.
Offshore wind power brings more than local, clean energy. It provides jobs, encourages innovation and boosts economic growth as supply chains develop.
The climate policy pendulum is swinging back again with Trump in office. Money, lobbying and talking about red vs. blue states all play a role in the political and public divide.
Pumped hydro and batteries can easily provide all the storage needed for 100% renewable electricity generation, eliminating the need for polluting gas power plants.
The good news is that New Zealand is on track to meet electricity demand with renewable generation by 2030. The less good news is that winter price spikes are still likely.
A big roadblock to offshore wind power is getting approval for onshore transmission lines. But what if there were fewer connection points, and power could flow both ways? Plans are underway.
The only way to make nuclear power work in Australia is to unplug cheap renewables. Stop exporting electricity from rooftop solar system. Forget feed-in tarrifs. Everyone use baseload nuclear first.
Some processes that support fusion energy fuel climate change and may harm the environment.
Offshore wind power can play a starring role in Australia’s future energy mix. It sure beats nuclear and coal, offering advantages in scale, availability and proximity to both users and the grid.
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Professor of Engineering, Australian National University
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