The 21st Century Energy Revolution

[nomadpete]

I think it's time to separate the climate debate from the energy issue.

Not to diminish the climate crisis in any way, although the vested interests have been opposing both.

 

Our national food security relies massively on diesel. Since we have little reserve we are vulnerable to foreign sources for our food.

 

Our industry and economy relies massively on the cost of energy.

 

For the first time, thanks to the development of affordable energy alternatives, we are now availing ourselves of energy and transport that is not reliant on international supply. 

 

All this cannot happen overnight, & is still unfolding, but I reckon our future looks great.

[nomadpete]

Globally, the old energy oligarcs are flooding the zone with misinformation and graft to protect their wealth. 

Quote from The Guardian:-

 

"Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds

Australia Institute data finds state and federal subsidies for coal, gas and oil products increased 10% in past year, growing at a faster pace."

 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/11/australian-governments-subsidising-fossil-fuel-use-by-more-than-30000-a-minute-analysis-finds

 

Yes, there are also subsidies at present for non fossil energy. But in the face of the fossil fuel subsidies, it is the only way to compete.

[Jerry_Atrick]

I recall this old saying:

 

"Wake up, Australia"

 

If you head to punters politics on YT, he will inform you of the massive subsidies and tax benefits the fossil fuels and resources industries get

Edited March 17 by Jerry_Atrick

[octave]

Interesting.

 

 

[facthunter]

The Powers that Be don't want you to have cheap Power. Why would they? It's the beginning of the end of their stranglehold over you.. Nev

[Grumpy Old Nasho]

But how can they keep charging $600-$1,000 per quarter when it's only solar electricity? It's just sunlight hitting fancy glass panels. There's no enormous coal fired power station involved in solar electricity.

[facthunter]

The Have to get it to you, old chap by wires. PS  it will come by itself and they can't stop it or charge for it . Local communities could fund their own Solar/ battery systems.  This is only the Beginning of something great. Nev

[Jerry_Atrick]

Sadly, it looks like yet another commerical opportunity missed by Australia, but at least we are starting to realise the benefits, even in the face of stiff propaganda provided courtesy of the fossil fuel industry through both social and mainstream media, soaked up by a largely but decreasingly gullible public

Edited 23 minutes ago by Jerry_Atrick

[facthunter]

I Don't think we could beat China's efficiency at Making these things. Their scale of production and Large Home Market go together. Internal Brand competition forces Profit Margins lower. They are Less than 1/4 of the Initial Prices and More efficient as  well.  Nev