Wind 'drought' tests renewable energy poster child
South Australia's renewable energy sector faced severe challenges this week as wind output plummeted to just 1 percent of electricity needs, forcing reliance on gas and coal imports. Spot electricity prices soared to the maximum allowable level of $20,300 per megawatt hour, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities within the region's energy infrastructure during calm weather periods.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 19:04 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 19:10 UTC
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