Power Generation Synergy pushes its ageing coal plants to be more flexible WA will be coal-powered for sometime and Synergy is working to ensure its Collie power stations can cope with the new world of intermittent renewable energy.
Power Generation Steady coal to solar shift continues for WA As wind and solar displaces coal the South West of WA will have ample generation, according to a 10-year look ahead, with the growth of electric vehicles being the big unknown.
Power Generation Standalone power system provider bought out as Western Power increases rollout Pacific Energy has bought into the standalone power systems market that is growing as Western Power shrinks its transmission network to save cost and increase reliability.
Power Generation Cheap renewables mean no new coal or gas power for WA's South West The WA Government expects no new coal or gas-fired power generation in the South-West will ever be built but those looking for clues to the future of Collie’s existing coal-fired power stations will have to wait for a plan to be released later this year.
Power Generation WA plan for batteries and solar offers cleaner long-term energy Plans to manage excessive midday solar power in WA's South-West may allow solar and batteries to displace coal and gas in the long-term.
Power Generation WA reforms power grids north and south Pilbara resource projects can access more competitive power and the South-West grid more easily add batteries and standalone power systems after law changes last week.
