As I said in the other thread, where you and you siamese twin, posted the link.Why you're about to pay through the nose for power
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-19/why-youre-about-to-pay-through-the-nose-for-power/8629090
Obviously all the efforts, that smurph has put in, are for nought.
Is Germany exporting thermal coal? While demonising the use of it?Is Germany still building coal plants?
I have to agree.Is Germany exporting thermal coal? While demonising the use of it?
With regard Germany and coal firing I did find this report.
https://carboncounter.wordpress.com...ear-phaseout-is-leading-to-more-coal-burning/
Don't know if it helps?
Like I've said earlier, I don't have any issue with doing away with coal fired power generation, but it must be done in a measured approach.
What is happening currently, everyone is jumping on the latest wizz bang technology and when it falls on its ar$e, there is nothing to turn to.
When wind and solar are not available to generate electricity, German power buyers turn to coal. In fact, Germany opened over 10 gigawatts of new coal fired power plants over the past 5 years.
The debate here is stupid. We need base load so build it.
When wind and solar are not available to generate electricity, German power buyers turn to coal. In fact, Germany opened over 10 gigawatts of new coal fired power plants over the past 5 years.
The debate here is stupid. We need base load so build it.
Tell parliament that..
It's a MIX , it's not renewables vs the rest.
Tell parliament that.
New coal fired power stations won't cut it. They are simply more expensive than wind or solar alternatives.
Adding some form of battery or pumped hydro component to ensure certainty of supply is just the most practical solution.
The only reason coal fired stations are currently more cost effective is because they have been paid for. But the ongoing reality is they are old and getting past their use by date. As Smurph has noted inevitable costly maintenance is going to kill the coal stations.
New coal fired power stations won't cut it. They are simply more expensive than wind or solar alternatives.
Adding some form of battery or pumped hydro component to ensure certainty of supply is just the most practical solution.
The only reason coal fired stations are currently more cost effective is because they have been paid for. But the ongoing reality is they are old and getting past their use by date. As Smurph has noted inevitable costly maintenance is going to kill the coal stations.
Agree completely with that statement, at least it has some non political merit, thanks basilio
Sorry, isn't that what others (like me) have been saying, and have been ridiculed by you for saying so ?
What hypocrisy.
Just wallow around in your own lunchbox mate, you say whatever the media/Labor says, basilio has to be respected for maintaining a consistent view.
And being an ex coal employee you just say what you know and don't bother thinking outside your lunch box.
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