But energy minister says states are pursuing ‘ridiculously high and unrealistic’ targets and calls for wider debate

Early inquiries into South Australia’s blackout say it was not caused or exacerbated by the state’s dependency on renewable energy, the federal energy minister, Josh Frydenberg, has said, calling for a “real debate” on the issue regardless.

Extreme weather in South Australia has included widespread flooding and a severe storm last week saw more than 20 power pylons destroyed and electricity knocked out for the entire state. More rain and possible thunderstorms have been forecast.

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Source: Guardian Environment