Business
New Zealand wants a 100% renewables grid, but is massive infrastructure the best option? – RenewEconomy
A proposed multibillion-dollar project to build a pumped hydro storage plant could make New Zealand’s electricity grid 100% renewable, but is this the best solution?
Janet Stephenson, University of Otago
A proposed multibillion-dollar project to build a pumped hydro storage plant could make New Zealands electricity grid 100% renewable, but expensive new infrastructure may not be the best way to achieve this.
New Zealands electricity generation is already around 80% renewable, with just over half of that provided by hydro power. The government is now putting NZ$30 million towards investigating pumped hydro storage, which uses cheap electricity to pump river…
-
Business23 hours agoTop broker gives its verdict on Coles shares after 25% rise
-
Noosa News23 hours agoAndrew Burow: Link to alleged attacker uncovered in suspected murder of Kelvin Grove father
-
Noosa News22 hours agoCommunity backs Islamic College of Brisbane after bomb threat
-
General24 hours agoNSW man charged with manslaughter over toddler’s death