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Coal

“Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report says
New analysis says the potential taxpayer cost of keeping Eraring open for another few years would be “unconscionable”, and not needed.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 28, 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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Storage

ARENA hails grid-forming inverters as another big battery takes shape
ARENA hails another major grid forming battery for the grid as Origin gives notice to proceed for Mortlake project.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 28, 2024

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Renewables

AGL’s great hope is the timely exit of coal. Too bad Origin has dropped the ball on Eraring
AGL’s two great hopes in the next five years are the closures of Yallourn and Eraring coal plants. Unfortunately, Origin has created a situation where Eraring can’t be closed on time.
David Leitch

Feb 6, 2024

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Storage

Origin to build 650 MWh battery next to gas plant in Victoria
Origin unveils plans to spend $400 million on a 650MWh battery in Victoria.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 29, 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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Brookfield kicks off Australian renewables splurge with 400MW wind farm and battery
Brookfield announces “first of many” renewable projects in Australia – a 400MW Queensland wind farm with a co-located battery.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 5, 2023

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Coal

Origin reports LNG earnings windfall, but is still scratching around for coal
Origin reports windfall gains from gas generation, a $2.2 billion hit from the electricity market crisis crunch, and is still seeking coal to feed its biggest generator.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 29, 2022

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Coal

Regulators demand more clarity from ageing power stations about expected outages
Regulators want more information about planned power station outages, as Australia’s ageing fossil fuel generators grapple with a changing grid.
Michael Mazengarb

May 27, 2022

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Hydrogen

Green hydrogen could be competitive within next few years, Origin chief says
Origin Energy sets its sights on supplying green hydrogen for transport and industrial operations, set to be cost competitive “in coming years”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 9, 2022

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Renewables

Eraring effect on future prices is a damning indictment of transmission planning
A huge wedge between electricity futures in the northern and southern NEM states suggests the market continues to see transmission constraints stuffing up prices.
David Leitch

Feb 28, 2022

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