Queensland to install batteries at coal plants

But the minister would not say if or when fossil fuel generation would be phased out entirely, saying oil and gas would need to be in Queensland’s energy mix for some time. “Of course, we’re already seeing a worldwide shift from fossil fuels, but the reality is they will continue to play a key role,” he said.“We won’t be closing the gate on any of our traditional thermal generators.“They will be continuing to perform an important function, varied functions into the future as they support the greater uptake of solar wind and initiatives like pump storage.”The government wants 50 per cent of energy consumed to be renewable energy, and to cut carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.Almost 80 per cent of energy comes from fossil fuel, while about 20 per cent comes from renewables.Queensland’s wholesale electricity prices leapt to a record $283 per megawatt hour in May,…

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