Snowy 2 what a waste, page-13

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    50 year life ? You wish . rolleyes.png

    Do you mean where they require a 24/7/365 maintenance crew to keep the place running ?

    Do you mean where they have annual shutdowns for boiler repairs and inspections ?

    Do you mean when they regularly swap out major components such as turbines alternators and transformers every 5 to 10 years ?

    AGL spending $760 million on coal generator upkeep, even as it adds new batteries

    " At Loy Yang, AGL says it is spending $350 million on capital and maintenance across the power station and mine, with minor planned outages expected on units 2, 3, and 4 in the power station and conveyor extensions in the mine. "

    https://reneweconomy.com.au/agl-spending-760-million-on-coal-generator-upkeep-even-as-it-adds-new-batteries/
 
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