Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Bayswater Retirement
Target window for the closure of the 2,640MW Bayswater Power Station.
Operational Target
The battery is expected to be fully operational and supporting the NSW grid by late 2026.
Coordination Warning
David Moretto issues a public warning regarding the need for better regional transition coordination.
Clean Energy Milestone
The site reaches a major development phase in its transition to a clean energy hub.
Construction Phase
Major construction work on the battery storage system and grid integration begins.
Investment Announcement
Details of the $750 million grid-scale battery project are confirmed for the Liddell site.
Battery Construction
Construction of the 500MW Liddell battery project commences to replace lost firming capacity.
Battery Construction
Work begins on the 500MW Liddell Battery and site remediation.
Liddell Closure
The Liddell Power Station officially ceases operations after 52 years of coal-fired generation.
Liddell Closure
AGL permanently shuts down the Liddell Power Station after 52 years of operation.
Final Decommissioning
The last of Liddell's four 500MW coal units is switched off.
Operations Begin
Liddell Power Station starts generating electricity for the NSW grid.
The former Liddell Power Station site in the Hunter Valley has reached a critical milestone in its transition from a coal-fired giant to a multi-technology clean energy hub. This transformation, centered around a massive grid-scale battery, serves as a primary case study for repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure to support Australia's net-zero ambitions.
A massive $750 million grid-scale battery is being developed at the site of the decommissioned Liddell coal power station, capable of powering 200,000 homes. This project marks a significant milestone in Australia's energy transition, repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure for large-scale renewable storage.
AGL executive David Moretto has issued a stark warning that the Hunter region's shift from coal to renewables risks descending into chaos without centralized coordination. As Australia's industrial heartland faces the closure of major baseload assets, the call for a unified roadmap highlights growing industry anxiety over grid stability and regional economic security.