| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7405755 | Energy Policy | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The capacity of renewable energy to meet Australia's probable 2050 demand is assessed. ⺠Assumptions re output and capital cost for wind, PV, biomass and solar thermal are established. ⺠Capacity to cope with energy storage, intermittency, storage and redundancy is estimated. ⺠A total 2050 capital cost is derived. ⺠It is concluded that the capital cost would be unaffordable.
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Authors
Ted Trainer,