Energy Insiders Podcast: Hazelwood’s transition from dirty coal plant to big battery

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Hazelwood power station. (Credit: Jeremy Buckingham).

Energy Insiders Podcast

Dec 3, 2021

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Engie Australia CEO Augustin Honorat on the Hazelwood big battery and other battery and green hydrogen plans.

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