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Bayswater Retirement
Target window for the closure of the 2,640MW Bayswater Power Station.
Eraring Retirement Target
Origin Energy's Eraring Power Station, Australia's largest coal plant, is scheduled for phased closure.
Coordination Warning
David Moretto issues a public warning regarding the need for better regional transition coordination.
Waratah Battery Commissioning
The Southern Hemisphere's largest standby battery is expected to reach full operational capacity.
Battery Construction
Construction of the 500MW Liddell battery project commences to replace lost firming capacity.
REZ Declaration
The NSW Government formally declares the Hunter Renewable Energy Zone to coordinate investment.
Liddell Closure
AGL Energy officially closes the Liddell Power Station after 52 years of operation.
Liddell Closure
AGL permanently shuts down the Liddell Power Station after 52 years of operation.
The Hunter Valley is undergoing a historic transformation from Australia's coal heartland into a diversified renewable energy hub. Through strategic investment in green hydrogen, large-scale storage, and offshore wind, the region is positioning itself as a global blueprint for industrial decarbonization.
AGL executive David Moretto has issued a stark warning that the Hunter region's shift from coal to renewables risks descending into chaos without centralized coordination. As Australia's industrial heartland faces the closure of major baseload assets, the call for a unified roadmap highlights growing industry anxiety over grid stability and regional economic security.