Powering South Australia’s future energy needs
18 March 2019
The Marshall Government says the
arrival of major components for
AGL’s
Barker Inlet Power Station is
another step towards more affordable, reliable and cleaner energy for
South Australian households and businesses.
“AGL’s investment in the $295 million, 210 MW fast-start
gas plant will
help address the problems created by the former Labor Government’s
failed energy policies,” said Minister for Energy and
Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan.
“The fact AGL’s high efficiency Barker Inlet Power Station will be able
to reach its 210 MW capacity in just five minutes provides added
insurance for those times when supply from renewable sources fluctuates
unexpectedly.
“The rapid response capabilities of the Barker Inlet Power Station will
sharpen competition amongst the various generators feeding into the
South Australian
electricity network.
“AGL’s investment in a new power station is further evidence that the
Marshall Government’s energy policies are helping transform
South Australia’s electricity network from the weakest in the nation
to a world leader in the successful integration of complementary energy
sources.
“The Barker Inlet Power Station makes a mockery of Labor’s repeated
claim that the Marshall Government’s support for an interconnector with
New South Wales will deter investment in local generation.
“As well as reducing the cost of electricity to South Australian
households and businesses, the interconnector will support new
investment in renewable and other energy projects.
“The $200 million Home Battery Scheme is another critical plank in the
Marshall Government’s suite of policies designed to bring down the price
of electricity, whilst improving reliability and reducing emissions.
“The Grid Scale Storage Fund is another central component of the
Marshall Government’s plans to transform South Australia’s electricity
network.
“There is no single solution to the task of restoring affordable,
reliable electricity to South Australian households and businesses, but
providing a suite of complementary initiatives will be the key.”
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Source: South Australian Government - www.premier.sa.gov.au
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