“Our largest load is now our largest generator:” The path to world’s first 100 pct variable renewable grid

Australia’s official renewable energy target is to reach 82 per cent by 2030, a target that will require – given the variability of wind and solar – extended periods when the grid is running on 100 per cent renewables, or as near as dammit.

There are similar targets in Europe, particularly Denmark and Germany, and all eyes are now focused on South Australia, the state which now reaches 100 per cent renewable share nearly every day, and which has a government target of reaching an annual average of 100 per cent “net” renewables by the end of 2027.