In 2022, wind and solar accounted for 12% of worldwide electricity production.
This was reported in a think tanks annual report, Ember.
See the details at : https://electrek.co/2023/04/11/wind-solar-global-electricity-2022/
Category: renewable energy
WA again – another record 84%
Western Australia’s renewable energy chalks up another record.
WA is the worlds largest isolated electricity grid
On Monday 12th December 2022 the new record : renewables went to 84% of energy generated. Compared with one month ago on Saturday 12th Nov 2022 renewable energy went to a record of 81% of the generated energy.
See the full story at : https://reneweconomy.com.au/western-australia-sets-new-renewables-record-of-81-in-worlds-biggest-isolated-grid/
This level happened within a half hour period around midday. That’s not very long.
But, think of it this way. The new record highs are due to more renewable energy sources being added to the grid (amongst other reasons). So the amount of time that the green power produces 50% of the grid production is increasing. Same for producing 10%. At some point soon we would see that renewables always, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, produces say 10% of the electricity. Oh, would that be baseload? 🙂
WA – a double record
Western Australia is in the news on two renewable energy counts.
Firstly WA is the worlds largest isolated electricity grid
Secondly. On Saturday 12th Nov 2022 renewable energy went to a new high record of 81% of the generated energy.
See the full story at : https://reneweconomy.com.au/western-australia-sets-new-renewables-record-of-81-in-worlds-biggest-isolated-grid/
Solar for renters and no roofers
Hooray for Haystacks Solar Garden.
What a lovely name for an inclusive initiative which is breaking down barriers and opening up opportunity to participate in the shift to 100% renewable electricity.
If you are renting or if you do not have any roof space for solar panels, this initiative allows you to buy solar panels and receive a credit on your electricity bill.
Check out the way this works at their web site. https://haystacks.solargarden.org.au/
Big Batteries rollout for the renewable energy grid – map
Let’s be encouraged by the progress and planning for an Australian electricity grid that supports 100% renewable energy.
One of the key components in the grid is to have big batteries in the grid. They provide system strength to handle the renewable energy fluctuations and daily cycle of the sun.
The big batteries can do multiple things to support the grid, things we don’t think about much. They can keep the grid frequency steady, keep the voltage steady, pump electricity into the grid if needed, soak up excess electricity if needed, and provide inertia (whatever that is!!).
Now we have the confidence for the coal and gas generators to be shut down. This is being done in a planned fashion obviously. All the things that the fossil fuel generators are doing can be done in a 100% renewable setup.
Check out the map of where big batteries are in Australia from https://reneweconomy.com.au/big-battery-storage-map-of-australia/
Tesla Powerpack facility in Hornsdale, South Australia – Photo Credit: Tesla
Good news on renewable energy – again!
My favourite source of renewable energy news https://reneweconomy.com.au/ today has a post about the huge amount of solar panels installed worldwide. In March this year there was 1 Terrawatt of solar installed. And this will soon be 1 Terrawat installed each year.
The point out that the cost of wind and solar is such that these energy producers are preferred. Simple economics.
In addition There is an encouraging graph showing the increase in renewables being installed and the decrease in coal fired electricity plants.
Check out the details at : https://reneweconomy.com.au/theres-a-huge-surge-in-solar-production-under-way-and-australia-could-show-the-world-how-to-use-it/
Spiritual and Environmental CoP 