WA urged not to delay on renewable energy

The AEMO found WA needs more investment in renewable energy as the phase-out of coal gathers pace. (AAP)

Western Australia must continue its rapid energy transition by investing further in renewables to avoid a looming shortfall in power capacity.

A new report by the Australian Energy Market Operator has found WA faced looming generation deficits even before the state government outlined a timetable for phasing out coal.