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Australia's energy debate

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis Source: AAP

Australia is on track for widespread gas and electricity shortages within the next two years. As South Australia announces state initiative to build country's first 100-megawatt battery to store power from green energy sources, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull holds crisis talks with the heads of the country's biggest gas companies.


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Australia is on track for widespread gas and electricity shortages within the next two years. As South Australia announces state initiative to build country's first 100-megawatt battery to store power from green energy sources, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull holds crisis talks with the heads of the country's biggest gas companies.



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