Letter
Rethink the national grid
In SA in another technology time and space the then Liberal premier in effect nationalised the electrical supply when he created the Electricity Trust of South Australia. On many levels a great success particularly on ensure reliable electricity supply all across the state .
Like many state and federal institutions the gradual sell off of ETSA has also been a great success in saving cash strapped state governments over the years, but that money pot is broken and more importantly the technology has improved .
The national energy situation has changed and we constantly hear about the limits and massive cost in updating the national grid.
It was never practical to place Alternators on every street corner to supply neighbourhoods but times have changed and its time to rethink the system.
With our natural solar wind and mineral advantage we could have solar panels on EVERY roof , a wind turbine in every public space and a battery on every corner and a revised national grid without the massive infrastructure cost and its requirements of high voltages etc.
The experiment could start at small to medium towns around the country run by local councils.
— Bob Pearce from Adelaide SA