Origin Energy is speeding up the closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power station, drawing criticism from the federal government for its haste and from activists for not doing enough.
The Eraring power station at Lake Macquarie in the coal-rich Hunter region will be closed in August 2025, up to seven years earlier than previously planned and will be replaced with a large-scale battery.
"We've been clear on our strategy and ambition to lead the energy transition," chief executive Frank Calabria said on Thursday.
