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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn  Environment and climate correspondent

Electricity generation costs would be a third lower with 82% renewable grid, CSIRO says

An aerial view of Williamdale Solar Farm
The CSIRO has for the first time modelled the likely cost of electricity generation from different combinations of technology. Photograph: AAP

The cost of generating electricity in an Australian grid powered by 82% renewable energy would be a third cheaper than current wholesale electricity costs, according to new CSIRO analysis.

The organisation has for the first time modelled the likely cost of electricity generation from different combinations of technology that could make up Australia’s grid in 2030 and 2050. Previous work has only looked at the comparative costs of individual technologies.

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