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Energy Insiders Podcast: The end of baseload

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1921658498

AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman explains why Australia is shifting from the old paradigm of “baseload” power, and why he still wants spinning machines. Plus: News of the week.

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