Mar 12, 2026 7:50 AM
Chris Baker - Sunshine Hydro
How 24/7 Green Power can Make Australia a Global Economic Powerhouse
How 24/7 Green Power Can Make Australia a Global Economic Powerhouse
 
Australia stands at a crossroads: if we can deliver reliable 24/7 green electricity, we can become one of the world’s most competitive modern economies. In this talk, we’ll explore how new combinations of long‑duration pumped hydro, batteries and renewables can power energy‑hungry data centres without coal or gas, bring much more wind and solar safely onto the grid, and make our electricity system cleaner and more resilient at the same time. I’ll explain in plain language how this works, what’s already happening in Australia, and why regions that move first on firm green power will attract the jobs, investment and industries of the future:
 
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