Solar indulges in brand-new Aussie power record
- PV overtakes fossil fuel for very first time in two decades
Australian solar power created extra power on Sunday than coal for the first time given that the market was established two decades back.
The crossover point lasted for just a couple of minutes, as low demand and bright skies on Sunday implied the contribution from coal dropped to a record low of 9315MW following twelve noon, while solar supplied the dominant show 9427MW, according to reports.
Greenpeace Australia Pacific president David Ritter stated: "Coal is now the most pricey, unstable and polluting method to source power.
" With a planned transition, we can pleasantly shut all coal-burning power stations by 2030.
" The Clean Energy Revolution is here - investors understand it, service recognizes it, leaders around the globe recognize it - it's simply our federal government that's left dragging.
" To enable the change to clean energy and remain to motivate financial investment, we need to modernise the grid, upgrade the NEM and devote to coal-burning power plant closure."
