A new report released by the Climate Commission has found that Victoria is failing to capitalise on near ideal conditions for solar and wind energy.

 

The Victorian climate impacts and opportunities report found that the state has substantial renewable energy resources, receiving enough sun to produce double the state’s current energy needs, with the state having some of the best conditions in the world to harness wind and solar energy.

 

The report found that Victoria receives at least 2,500 petajoules (PJ) of usable solar energy on available land, roughly double that of what the state consumed n 2009-10.  The report found the majority of available solar power could be harnessed in the state’s northwest.

 

The Climate Commission has painted a dire forecast for the state if the world fails to act on climate change, with the number of hot days likely to increase significantly over the coming decades.

 

The full report can be found here