Within most of our life times, most of our coal power stations will need replacing.
Australian Power stations are getting old. As most would only be run for up to 50 years but probably less, I've put the 50 year point in to show the latest they will be running.
(Opinion comment).
Sometime after 2025 if we are still burning coal with no meaningful carbon tax, whatever the form, we run the risk of trade tariffs where other countries will add a tax for us.
Other Power Stations:
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Eraring 1982-84 2034
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Bayswater 1982-84 2034
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Liddell 1971-73 2023
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Vales Point B 1978 2028
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Mt Piper 1992-93 2043
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Wallerawang C 1976-80 2030
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Munmorah 1969 2019
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Redbank 2001 2051
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Gladstone 1976-82 2032
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Tarong 1984-86 2036
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Stanwell 1993-96 2046
7. 3. 4. 6. 9. 1. 2. 10. 5. 11. 8.
50 years old point for the below power stations.
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
Although old coal is cheaper, new coal is not.
New baseload coal power station: $143/MWh.
New baseload gas power station: $116/MWh.
New Wind farm: $80/MWh.
This includes the Carbon price.
Without the Carbon price, Wind still beats new coal by 14% and new gas by 18%. reference...
Links:
AMA Position Statement on Wind Farms and Health 2014.
Portugal's EDP says new Wind cheapest.
ABC: How the RET affect your power bill?
Wind and Renewable energy reduces cost in S.A.
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