whilst it is true thar Renewables are down this year, it has to be seen in the light of a Goverment that actively hates renewables so not only has it cancelled the grant, but also has laid very onerous conditions on developments containing renewables, both  regulationary, ie access to the grid, or selectively, based on requiring that new renewabless should also include storage without all the special support given the dying coal fired power stations.

It is also necessary to expand the grid to include new renewables that supply power at different times than Renewables on the east coast do, but that is fought tooth and nail as that would mean renewables could genuinely take over the expensive coal fired power as they would be able to provide power 24/7.

A wise Govt would support the necessary Grid expansion to occur as the coal fired stations die, stimulating the economy whilst enabling cheaper power, but we have not got a wise Govt in Australia, so Bob is correct only insofar as the Govt of the day is sabotaging renewables.

It is also worth noting that most blackouts in Victoria and South Australia are due to coal fired generators failing due to old age and lack of maintenance, and that South Australia has upgraded it's network to keep it's wind turbines on line when the Victorian coal fired power stations fail, notwithstanding misinformation from sky news etc.