Coal-fired power to remain in Australia’s energy mix until 2049

Australia’s energy market operator now expects coal-fired power to remain part of the National Electricity Market until 2049, later than previously forecast. The revised outlook reflects rising grid costs, reliability concerns and the scale of investment required to replace ageing coal capacity while meeting growing electricity demand. Australia’s Draft 2026 Integrated System Plan outlines a slower-than-expected exit from coal-fired generation, […]