An Australian energy safety regulator has switched off five solar farms due to concerns over bushfire risks caused by uncontrolled vegetation. And with China's domination of the market that's not the only worry.
Last week, British Gas CEO Chris O’Shea caused outrage when he told MPs that ‘smart meters’ should be compulsory. But of course that's where we're headed, says Ben Pile: wind power's unreliability makes it inevitable.
Households are being hit with shock energy bills of as much as tens of thousands of pounds as four million smart meters are not working properly.
The rise of 'smart' technology that responds, not to the user but to external commands poses a serious threat to freedom, says Dr R P. However, since all technology is 'hackable', there is hope.
