Environmental Studies and Forestry

Climate influence on compound solar and wind droughts in Australia

D. Richardson, A. J. Pitman, et al.

Australia's energy sector faces vulnerability due to its growing dependence on solar and wind power in the face of weather variability. This exciting research by D. Richardson, A. J. Pitman, and N. N. Ridder explores how compound droughts correlate with weather systems, revealing critical insights for the future of energy production.

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Abstract

Australia's increasing reliance on solar and wind power for electricity generation makes its energy sector vulnerable to weather and climate variability. This paper systematically analyzes the relationship between compound solar radiation and wind speed droughts with weather systems and climate modes of variability. The study finds that compound droughts occur most frequently in winter, impacting multiple energy-producing regions simultaneously. While major climate modes are not strong predictors of grid-wide droughts, regional variations exist, suggesting potential for mitigating energy production variability through strategic resource placement and weather/climate intelligence.

Publisher

npj Climate and Atmospheric Science

Published On

Nov 10, 2023

Authors

D. Richardson, A. J. Pitman, N. N. Ridder

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