Critical limitations of the main sources of electricity generation

Only a significant boost in R&D can bring about the technological breakthroughs that are needed. Until then it is likely that coal will remain King and gas the Queen. Only well-directed and well-funded R&D together with humane control of population (Reference 10)will 'save the planet'.

Continuation of shut down of our coal fired power stations without a dispatchable source ready to go as a replacement, such as gas, will inevitably lead to blackouts, brownouts and load shedding. Remember, Australia cannot save the planet and virtue signalling might feel good, but it is useless and the taxpayer gets the bill. The government cannot subsidise the entire economy except by increasing our debt levels and that is not sustainable.

Our all-renewables, net zero 2050 energy policy is a very bad lemon. Any energy policy that can cause instability, or even lack of supply, costs too much, degrades good productive agricultural land and coastal marine, has a large disposal problem at end-of-life and contributes only an unmeasurably small contribution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is not just moronic but completely without reason, sine causa.

Arguably, the worst policy decision in Australia's history. It will adversely affect us for a decade or more. Those who have, in any way, a vested interest in the 'renewables' gravy train as well as the ardent devotees of ideology will probably dismiss out of hand, without further consideration, the facts and observations contained herein calling it 'fake news'. Confronting brutal reality can be uncomfortable and unpalatable.