19-09-2025, 06:37 PM
(19-09-2025, 05:41 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: And in other news China is covering mountainsides with solar panels.Probably because solar is far and away the cheapest way to generate electricity now. Apparently our government didn't get the memo on this because why else would they be considering importing LNG for thermal electricity generation? Answer: because introducing an even more expensive fuel for generation gives a huge payoff for the gentailers due to our broken electricity supply model.
Do I wonder why?
If you're struggling to work out the mechanics of what I've stated then you need to take a closer look at New Zealand's wholesale electricity pricing structure.