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AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL boss Damien Nicks believes nuclear isn't the right option for Australia's energy needs. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Electricity giant AGL Energy is standing firm on replacing ageing coal-fired power stations with renewable energy, as it rejects a federal opposition plan to add nuclear energy to the nation's network.

"Both time and cost won't allow nuclear to be done on time ... the question right now is about getting on and getting this done as soon as we can," AGL chief executive Damien Nicks told AAP.

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