Eraring Archives - Renew Economy

Storage

Australia’s biggest coal generator set to be replaced by the world’s biggest battery
Origin Energy seeks approval for new addition to its Eraring battery that would take the total size to 1200 MW and 8600 MWh, easily the biggest in the country.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 5, 2026

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Storage

Origin says big batteries “playing well” with ageing fossils, but won’t rule out new gas peakers
Origin Energy says big batteries are doing the heavy lifting for its aging fossil fuel plants, and cutting the costs of gas, but won’t rule out new gas peakers.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 12, 2026

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Storage

Huge 4 gigawatt hour battery – Australia’s biggest – seeks approval to soak up solar north of Sydney
Federal and state approvals for what would be the biggest battery in Australia, focused mostly on soaking up excess solar and helping replace nearby coal generators.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 14, 2025

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Coal

Origin spares taxpayer the tab for Eraring coal plant extension, because the consumer will pay
Origin chooses not to tap taxpayer funds for first year of the extension of Australia’s biggest coal generator, suggesting it is making enough money on market.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 1, 2025

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Commentary

Eraring extension could be a cost of living and pollution disaster – and not just from emissions
Extending Eraring has not been adequately justified. Meanwhile, the cost could be significant and so could the extra damage to the environment.
Johanna Bowyer

May 2, 2024

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Podcasts

Energy Insiders Podcast: Managing solar ducks in the middle of Australia
Can Alice Springs switch off fossil fuels in the middle of the day? Lyndon Frearson from Ekistica on the options and lessons for the NEM. Plus: Eraring and NVES.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Mar 27, 2024

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Policy & Planning

How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring
Would the NSW grid have fallen short if last week’s record demand occurred after Eraring closure? New analysis says no, if current wind, solar and battery projects delivered on time.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Obvious solution:” NSW urged to unlock demand side potential ahead of Eraring closure
With Eraring set to close, the NSW Government has an “obvious” solution to deliver lower cost electricity and higher reliability.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2024

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Renewables

Stick to the plan: Lights won’t go out when Eraring closes on schedule
Consistent with AEMO’s own modelling, our new analysis reconfirms there is no material electricity reliability gap for NSW if Eraring closes on schedule.
Tim Buckley & AM Jonson

Jan 18, 2024

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Coal

Origin says Eraring delay still on the table, green transition not happening fast enough
Origin Energy says the timing of the closure of its Eraring coal power plant is still the subject of discussions with NSW Labor, amid ongoing delays to renewables progress.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 18, 2023

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Solar

NSW social housing could host 650MW of rooftop solar, save occupants $129m a year
New modelling shows NSW’s more than 54,000 social and affordable housing properties could host up to 650MW of rooftop solar and slash occupants’ bills.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 13, 2023

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Coal

Australia’s biggest coal plant can close in 2025 and lights won’t go out. Here’s how
Fossil fuel lobby and mainstream media are agitating for an extension of Eraring on grounds it is needed to “keep the lights on.” This is a massive furphy and a bad idea.
Tim Buckley

Jul 18, 2023

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