Blackouts

Blackout concerns as Australia braces for electricity surge

Australia is gearing up for an unusual surge in electricity demand, raising worries about possible blackouts linked to more frequent heatwaves. The Australian Energy Market Operator emphasises the need for careful planning and more storage capacity to handle the extra strain, despite improvements from added wind and solar power. As the country shifts to cleaner …

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Eraring to go on

Despite a closure date of 2025, less than two years away, Australia’s biggest power station Eraring in the Hunter valley may have to soldier on.  Renewables have not been built fast enough to prevent potential blackouts. Premier Chris Minns blames the previous Government, but previous Treasurer Matt Keane says the power station was uneconomic to …

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