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Governments

AGL seeks approval for 500MW big battery at site of Liddell coal generator
AGL announced planning application for a big battery of up to 500MW at Liddell coal generator, and another big battery at the ageing Torrens gas generator near Adelaide.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2020

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Coal

Massive $300m bill to keep Liddell online, but not reliable, for 3 more years
Leaked conclusions from the Liddell taskforce say it would cost $300 million to keep two units operating until 2026, and won’t solve reliability issues.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2020

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Angus Taylor’s Liddell taskforce slammed as guise for propping up coal
Federal and NSW Governments establish taskforce to examine options for Liddell closure that’s set to reignite pro-coal push.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 9, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

AGL buckles in political heat, agrees to delay closure of Liddell
AGL to delay Liddell closure to support “critical” summer demand, performing an about-face on previous claims the ageing coal plant was unreliable – especially in summer.
Michael Mazengarb & Sophie Vorrath

Aug 2, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Why coal fired power stations don’t work so well when they are old
Given the safety risks and a huge number of other problems that need to be repaired and managed, it is no wonder that AGL is keen to shut down Liddell.
Peter Todd

Oct 16, 2017

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