In this first episode of Pure Electric’s YouTube series, CEO Matthew Wright explains why Australia’s electricity grid still doesn’t have enough solar — despite claims to the contrary. He breaks down the myths pushed by the fossil fuel industry, highlights how flexible exports make high solar penetration possible, and outlines the path to a 100% renewable, zero-emissions grid.

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Nine myths about new energy

 

I will begin this list with my first introduction to a myth about renewable energy, put forward by the 'pro-nuclear, pro-coal, anti-renewable' advocates circa 2005:

 

1) ‘We could never integrate more than 5% intermittent renewables (they meant wind and solar) into an electricity grid.’

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