"coal generators in Australia agree that baseload is dead as a concept. AGL says there is simply not the demand to operate coal fired power stations as “baseload,” and EnergyAustralia is pushing for contracts that will allow its last remaining coal generator, Mt Piper, to switch off completely in certain seasons"
It’s a signal that the concept of “baseload” power – interpreted by most as “always on” generation – is dead in the water.
" The deal with the government only requires Origin to operate Eraring at just one quarter of its rated capacity, about the same capacity factor as your average solar farm, and less than most wind farms."
Baseload was acceptable a century ago. It served its purpose and was found to have many faults, especially in the context of the generating fuel. Rather than evolving our thinking, many continue to be invested in the old order. Using #batteries for Buffering and #FrequencyStabilization just compounds the problem. It’s #Renewables & #BESS or nothing going forward. Bury the dinosaurs and end their #ECOKilling. @DropBear@SuperMoosie