AGL Energy experiments with daytime coal shutdowns amid solar power surge in Australia.

AGL Energy, Australia's largest power station operator, is experimenting with shutting down coal units during the day to adapt to the surge in solar power. The influx of cheap electricity from renewables has led to significant price drops, particularly on sunny or windy days. AGL's trial involved turning off a unit at its Bayswater generator for five hours before restarting it, marking a significant shift in response to the changing energy market dynamics in eastern Australia.

October 07, 2024
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