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Energy Insiders Podcast: The end of baseload

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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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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.

Energy Insiders Podcast

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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