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Rio signs Australia’s biggest wind energy deal to help power giant smelter and refineries

Global mining giant Rio Tinto says it has signed the biggest renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Australia to help supply its huge smelting and refining operations in Gladstone.
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“Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition

Australia’s biggest energy retailer doubles underlying earnings to $1.995 billion, taking advantage of higher bills and lower fuel costs, but remains coy about the future of the Eraring and pace of green energy transition.
AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame

AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame

It will likely take some time to fully understand the events after an intense storm tore down at least six transmission towers in Victoria. But one thing is for sure – it was not the fault of “woke” renewables.

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Rio signs Australia’s biggest wind energy  deal to help power giant smelter and refineries

Rio signs Australia’s biggest wind energy deal to help power giant smelter and refineries

Global mining giant Rio Tinto says it has signed the biggest renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Australia to help supply its huge smelting and refining operations in Gladstone.
“Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition

“Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition

Australia’s biggest energy retailer doubles underlying earnings to $1.995 billion, taking advantage of higher bills and lower fuel costs, but remains coy about the future of the Eraring and pace of green energy transition.
AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame

AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame

It will likely take some time to fully understand the events after an intense storm tore down at least six transmission towers in Victoria. But one thing is for sure – it was not the fault of “woke” renewables.
South Australia enjoyed 82 pct wind and solar for entire December quarter. So it can be done

South Australia enjoyed 82 pct wind and solar for entire December quarter. So it can be done

South Australia reached a record average of 82% renewables in the December quarter, establishing a stunning blueprint for the way the entire Australia grid could reach the federal government’s current national target for 2030.
Can Australia make its own solar? Landmark study says yes – and actually, it has to

Can Australia make its own solar? Landmark study says yes – and actually, it has to

Landmark Silicon to Solar Study finds establishing manufacturing capability is “credible and feasible” with the right government policy support – and will be crucial to Australia’s decarbonisation plans.
“Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown

“Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown

Anti-renewables movement asked to stop using Australian Greens founder’s name and image to promote a protest “hijacked by the coal lobby.”
The “phantom” dwellings that could be project killers for wind farms

The “phantom” dwellings that could be project killers for wind farms

Wind industry concerned NSW planning rules will allow vexatious objectors to stymie new developments by lodging plans for dwellings they might never build.
Origin to build 650 MWh battery next to gas plant in Victoria

Origin to build 650 MWh battery next to gas plant in Victoria

Origin unveils plans to spend $400 million on a 650MWh battery in Victoria.
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