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AGL’s struggle with coal | Energy Insiders

AGL boss Damien Nicks discusses how the country’s biggest coal generator is managing the transition to renewables, storage and electric homes. Plus: When will another wind farm get finance?

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Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

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Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

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