This report analyses the performance of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria between 2012 to 2024 as part of a series that examines the reliability and performance of coal-fired power stations across the National Electricity Market (NEM). It provides five recommendations, including a commitment to the on-time closure of Yallourn in 2028.

This report suggests that with its energy heritage, transmission lines and regional workforce, the Hunter Valley is the ideal site for a modern nuclear facility. It provides five recommendations for action accompanied by an economic impact assessment.

As coal generators continue to age and shut down, investment in replacement capacity – both renewable power and flexible storage – is critical. This paper finds that the ability of generators to reliably produce electricity has significantly dropped, coal outages have been a primary driver of power outage warnings and contributed to price spikes.

AEMO’s Integrated System Plan (ISP) is a roadmap for the transition of the National Electricity Market (NEM) power system, with a clear plan for essential infrastructure that will meet future energy needs. The 2024 ISP confirms that renewable energy, connected by transmission and distribution, firmed with storage and backed up by gas-powered generation, is the...

Proposals to introduce nuclear power to Australia need to be seen against the backdrop of the massive cost overruns that have plagued reactor construction projects over the past decade This report examines the impracticality of plans to introduce nuclear power to Australia in a timeframe commensurate with climate goals and the closure of most or...