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"Victoria has laid out plans to reach its target of 95 per cent renewables by
2035, by which time it expects to close the last of its coal fired generators,
relegated gas to a minor support role, and built enough new renewables and
storage to support a big jump in demand.
The plan –
Cheaper, cleaner, renewable: Our plan for Victoria’s Electricity
Future – was released by energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio on Wednesday, and
estimates some $35 billion will be needed to invest in more than 25 gigawatts
(25) of new wind, solar and storage capacity over the next decade.
That capacity is significantly more than the 4.8 GW of heavily polluting brown
coal generation that currently dominates the grid, but the government estimates
that demand will jump by 50 per cent as homes and businesses electrify and cut
their dependence on gas, and because of population growth.
“By 2035, Victoria’s electricity system will be fundamentally transformed,” the
government said in a press release. To ensure that we keep the lights on and
reach our 95 per cent renewable energy target, Victoria will unlock around 25
gigawatts of new rooftop solar, offshore wind, onshore renewables and energy
storage over the next decade.”
D’Ambrosio says that the state currently sources around 39 per cent of its
power from renewables, and aims to get to 65 per cent but 2030. But is has
faced problems, including in planning approvals, connection processes, supply
chain issues, labour costs, and social licence.
The government is streamlining planning processes, and it is looking to boost
building efficiency and is leading the country in the adoption of offshore
wind, which it sees as crucial for the success of its energy transition.
“We must do more, be bolder and move faster,” D’Ambrosio says in the
introduction to the report, which is mostly a glossy brochure but does have
some interesting data points.
The plans says the energy mix will come from rooftop solar, large scale wind
and solar, offshore wind, and battery storage. It expects the plan to create
59,000 jobs over the next decade."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
