Whitehaven reported coal production costs of A$114/t. Price received for NSW thermal coal of US$137/t (A$210/t). That’s likely for top quality thermal coal (26 gj/t) but even so translating that back to NSW coal generation for say Eraring gives 9.5 GJ/MWh * 210 / 26 = $76/MWh fuel cost.
Am emerging leading light in understanding social cohesion and division in the transition is Associate Professor Rebecca Colvin.
“So, for instance, quite a bit of research has shown that Australia is the second most polarised country on climate change along left-right political lines, with the US being the most polarised country.” 100climateconversationsA topical quote considering todays headlines that the LNP is more or less turning its back on Paris commitments.
A reminder tha there are 20 GW of wind and solar operating
And the total is set to grow 30% based on projects under construction, although Rye Park 400 MW wind could now be regarded as operating reducing the growth rate.
renewmap is the best new site to open in 2024. Great map based coverage of esxising, being constructed and proposed generation
As announced here Paul Binsted, Chair of Stanwell has been appointed Chairpoers onf the Board of the Energy Corporation of NSW. CEO is Paul Hay.