The Australian state of New South Wales is set to be the site of the country’s first dual hydrogen-gas power plant, as the country’s most populous state intensifies its switch to renewable energy. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said this week the A$83-million project on the edge of Lake Illawarra south of Wollongong is vital infrastructure needed to provide electricity capacity to replace the coal-fired Liddell Power Station. “Delivering enough electricity to power around 150,000 homes at times of peak demand, the project is expected to deliver a $300-million boost to the economy and support about 250 jobs during ... (full story)