Australia Risks Mass Blackouts If Political Disagreement Around Energy Continues: Energy Analyst

Saul Kavonic believes the constant back-and-forth on policy by federal and state governments is severely damaging Australia’s economic prosperity.
Australia Risks Mass Blackouts If Political Disagreement Around Energy Continues: Energy Analyst
A car advertises its green credentials in Albany, Western Australia, on April 11, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
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Australia needs to have a serious discussion on diversifying its power grid—while reconsidering its rapid journey toward net zero—otherwise a major mishap with the country’s electricity supply could occur.

This is the view of leading energy and resources analyst Saul Kavonic, who said the constant back-and-forth on policy by federal and state governments is severely damaging the economic prosperity of the nation.