Why does our energy transition seem so slow? Because it is.

For want of something better let's for the moment take 2.5 as the multiplier. In rough terms total electricity consumption is presently around 1000 PJ per annum (see the table). So, fully electrified, our economy would need 2,500 PJ clean electricity. 300 PJ now comes from solar/wind. It's growing at 32 PJ per annum. So it will reach 2,500 PJ in 2,200/32 years.

69 years to reach a credible target! Yes, Australia's clean energy growth from renewables is, and promises to remain, very slow. Our clean energy strategy is weak. And the hype coming from government and their mates in the clean energy business has succeeded in thoroughly distorting public perceptions about solar and wind energy to ensure nothing changes.

Maybe it's worth reminding Australians that if we really want fast clean energy growth we should recognise that worldwide there are over 400 nuclear reactors producing heat for thermal power generation, each capable of putting out around 30 PJ clean electricity per year. A few of those in power stations would go a long way here. And they could fit neatly where power stations always did.