South Australia is aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2027. It's already internationally 'remarkable'

Experts say the state's approach could provide a template for what can be achieved elsewhereFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEight years ago, South Australia's renewable energy future was in doubt as an extraordinary statewide blackout saw recriminations flow.On 28 September 2016, a catastrophic weather event sent the entire state into system black. Around 4pm, some 850,000 homes and businesses lost power as supercell thunderstorms and destructive winds - some travelling up to 260km/h - crumpled transmission towers, causing three major power lines to trip.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...