Australia may face a lack of electricity supply this decade unless new generation is brought in to offset the exit of ageing coal plants, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has said.
In 2028, Victoria will see its 53-year-old Yallourn coal plant retire, taking with it 1,480 megawatts (MW) of power that currently provides electricity to 22 percent of the state’s residents and businesses.
