Australia Reportedly On The Brink Of Nationwide Blackouts

Recent reports are suggesting that Australia is nearing nationwide blackouts, and it seems again as though the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is the culprit.

The closure of multiple coal based power stations has brought the government back to the drawing board, as our supply of energy is dwindling. Green energy seems as though it will not be able to take over the job of fossil fuels, at least in the near future.

The debate on the efficiency and usefulness of renewable is raging across the country, as Aussie farmers have reported big issues between neighbours. Some farmers are opting in to a wind farm initiative which is dividing the farming community in places like Victoria and South Australia. Some farmers, who have been friendly with each other for decades, have now turned on each other simply because one farmer signs on to have a wind turbine on their land.

While some farmers are completely against the idea of renewables taking over as our main energy source, others are all for the movement, believing that renewable energy sources are truely the way of the future. Craig Henderson, who spoke with ABC Rural, is a grain grower from west Victoria. Henderson is one of few farmers who believe renewables are the way of our future, and has opted to house multiple wind turbines on his land to help the country generate renewable power.

As the debate goes on, division is increasing across the country. If the Labor government remain in power following this year's election, and can get a better grasp on the concept of renewable energy itself, it may actually benefit the nation. Green energy, when produced cleanly and efficiently, is said to be the cheapest source of power available. Currently, Minister Chris Bowen is doing a less than mediocre job of getting the ball rolling, having given out more that $1 billion dollars in funding to multiple companies for flagship green energy and green hydrogen programs, with most of those ending due to financial hardship. Our current methods seem extremely inefficient and not cost effective in the slightest, but if our leaders can pull it together and put into place a real, efficient, working initiative that produces green energy at a cost effective price, it will be revolutionary. We need it now more than ever.

And if not, fall back on fossil fuels, which the country has in abundance.