Eraring: Angus Taylor says closure of Origin Energy coal plant
Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor said the closure of Origin Energy’s Eraring coal-fired power station in 2025 would leave a ‘considerable gap’ in supply.
Source: afr.com
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Australia's largest coal plant will close 7 years early – but there's still no national plan for coal's inevitable demise
Eraring is the latest in a string of announcements for early coal plant closures. The fundamental reason is the brutal impact of renewables on coal’s profitability.
Source: theconversation.com
AEMO says there will be enough capacity to replace Eraring
The energy market operator said new battery, gas and pumped hydro projects should fill the gap when the 2800 megawatt Eraring coal-fired power station closes in 2025.
Source: afr.com
Pace of power grid transition in dispute
Coal power generator and renewables advocates, including Fortescue Future Industries, have clashed on the likely pace of transition in the power grid.
Source: afr.com
"Australia is falling behind:" Clean energy investment shackled by outdated rules
Investors see an optimistic future for Australia's clean energy sector, as long as regulators remove the roadblocks.
Source: reneweconomy.com.au