AGL investigates using Muswellbrook mining void for pumped hydro electricity project

Matthew Kelly
Updated August 1 2019 - 12:03pm, first published 11:00am
Pushing uphill: Pumped hydro works by circulating water from the lower reservoir in the mine void into an upper storage site. Upon demand, water is released and uses gravity to turn turbines and generate electricity.
Pushing uphill: Pumped hydro works by circulating water from the lower reservoir in the mine void into an upper storage site. Upon demand, water is released and uses gravity to turn turbines and generate electricity.

AGL Energy and Idemitsu Australia Resources have signed an agreement to undertake an engineering feasibility study for AGL's proposed 250-megawatt pumped hydro project at Bells Mountain, near Muswellbrook.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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