Wind 'drought' tests renewable energy poster child

South Australia, a global leader in renewable energy, is facing an unexpected challenge: record low winds are pushing its wind-powered grid to its limits. According to ABC News, the energy transition poster child is confronting a paradox—its dependence on wind generation during a period of unusually calm conditions. As the grid operates at peak stress, the situation underscores a key vulnerability in renewable energy systems: weather variability.

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