Hidden biases in Australian energy policy

Hidden biases in Australian energy policy Journal Article

Renewable Energy

  • Author(s): Schlapfer, August
  • Published: 2009
  • Volume: 34
  • ISBN: 0960-1481

Abstract: The challenges in developing technology for the capture and storage of CO2 from coal, oil and gas power generation, as well as those associated with the storage of nuclear waste, are widely regarded as solvable. According to proponents of clean coal, oil and gas technologies, as well as the proponents of nuclear technology, it is only a matter of time and resources to find a solution to their waste problems. Similarly, the Australian Government argues that our main efforts need to be concentrated on clean coal technologies, as well as considering the nuclear option. However, when it comes to the challenges associated with renewable energy technologies, like intermittency of wind generated grid power, storage of electricity from renewable energy and so on, there seems to be an attitude amongst Australian energy planners that these challenges represent insurmountable technical and financial problems, and will, at least in the short to medium term, prevent them from becoming a viable alternative to coal, oil, gas and uranium based energy technologies.

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Schlapfer, August, 2009, Hidden biases in Australian energy policy, Volume:34, Journal Article, viewed 06 December 2023, https://www.nintione.com.au/?p=5130.

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