Eraring Power Station
2,880 MW plant on Lake Macquarie, the largest power station in Australia.
Overview
Four 720 MW units ran from 1982 to 1984 on Hunter Valley coal. Origin Energy slated closure for 2025, then extended operations as reliability concerns grew. Its retirement tests the New South Wales transition to renewables and storage.
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