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Commentary

Hazelwood gone today – Liddell gone tomorrow. Are we ready?
Early action on transmission should be at the top of the new Energy Security Board’s agenda if we are to connect enough wind and solar and hydro to replace retiring coal generators.
David Leitch

Jul 20, 2017

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Storage

Why grid based battery storage is already a no-brainer in Australia
BNEF says grid-based battery storage already very much in the money in Australia. It is a stunning cost fall that has caused AGL to reassess the future and join the CSIRO and the network owners in talking about 100 per cent renewable energy scenarios by 2030.
Giles Parkinson

May 5, 2017

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Markets

AGL’s surprisingly soft results, and a question over future of Portland smelter
AGL’s results were surprisingly soft, but the key for investors this year will be the future of the Portland smelter and the rival Halewood generator.
David Leitch

Aug 10, 2016

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Markets

AGL Energy’s surprising profit downgrade, as gas prices spike
AGL Energy’s future in gas is problematic, but the extent of its problems revealed this week is surprising.
David Leitch

Jul 8, 2016

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AGL renewables fund just a greener shade of black
AGL can add all the green garnishes it wants to its fossil fuel diet, but until the base menu is changed, these token acts won’t add up to much.
Kara Sonter

Feb 24, 2016

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AGL quits coal seam gas, to focus on “energy evolution”
AGL cites low oil and gas prices for sudden exit from gas exploration and production, and all its coal seam gas assets. Environmentalists hail major victory, as AGL says it wants to focus on “energy evolution”.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 4, 2016

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AGL’s Vesey: We’re not sure what future business model is
AGL Energy chief says rooftop solar, battery storage, and the “internet of things” will redefine the energy market and change business models – he’s just not sure what to, yet. Andrew Vesey speaks of “virtual power plants” that may replace large generators, but is not convinced he needs to follow international utilities and split assets.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 10, 2015

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AGL adds two new, larger battery systems to energy storage suite
AGL launches two new residential battery offerings from Sunverge aimed at households who are large energy consumers and have between 4-5kW of rooftop solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 12, 2015

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Broken Hill 53MW solar plant nears full generation, as last PV modules installed
AGL’s 53MW Broken Hill solar farm on track to be fully operational by end 2015, after First Solar installed last of the NSW project’s PV modules.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 12, 2015

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Utilities told capital strike worked once, now they have to build wind and solar
Environment minister Greg Hunt says the Renewable Energy Target is ‘rock solid’ and Australia’s energy majors have “no excuse” for not investing in large-scale renewables. The problem is, right now there are no investments, and no commitments by the utilities.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 9, 2015

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