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Queensland government responds to failure at coal-fired Callide power station by turning to battery power – ABC News
Embracing big batteries and renewables to diversify Queensland’s power sources could spare the state another massive blackout, a leading energy expert says.
The Queensland government is connecting the state’s largest battery to the power transmission network at Wandoan in the Darling Downs.
Key points:
- About 80 per cent of Queensland’s energy comes from coal-fired power stations
- The state government is connecting the state’s largest battery to the power transmission network
- The Lowy Institute’s annual climate poll shows 63 per cent supported a ban on new coal mines opening in Australia
This comes after an explosion and fire at the Callide Power Station…
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