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South Australia may underwrite gas generators in new plan to back up 100 pct net renewables target
South Australia flags new mechanism to underwrite gas generators to ensure it has enough back up for its net 100 per cent renewables target, putting it at odds with federal plan that excludes fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project
Victoria’s SEC emerges as buyer of Victoria solar and battery project that was named a winner of its VRET tender but never got built.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

Iberdrola raises $750m in green bond to drive Australia renewables and green hydrogen
Spanish energy giant says it received “strong interest” in green bonds issued to help underwrite the expansion of its renewables portfolio in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Shared solar trailblazer wins federal funding to scale up manufacturing on home soil
Melbourne-based shared solar pioneer secures $3.8m to drive local manufacturing of its SolShare technology, which helps unlock solar for apartment residents.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 20, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days
The federal government has pushed through EPBC approval for a Victoria solar and big battery project in Victoria in just 20 days.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s leading offshore wind project slashes turbine numbers and lifts blade gap to protect sea birds
Australia’s likely first offshore wind project has cut its turbine numbers as the machines get bigger, but has also raised the blade gap to the ocean floor to protect birds.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

“Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years
Renewables growth from 2015-2025 is on track to cut Australia’s electricity sector emissions by nearly 40% in a decade, equivalent to emissions from all the nation’s cars, commercial vehicles and planes.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

World’s largest onshore wind turbine powers up for first time
The world’s largest onshore wind turbine, a 15MW behemoth capable of powering 160,000 households with blades nearly the length of the MCG, has been powered up.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 19, 2024

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EnergyCo seeks new CEO after James Hay decides on shift to government
EnergyCo, the authority charged with the rollout of the NSW government’s renewable energy zones and its infrastructure, is seeking a new CEO.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2024

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Renewables

Queensland government joins cornerstone investors in backing of major climate tech fund
Queensland Investment Corporation joins a Big Four bank and federal green bank in latest fundraising round for Australia’s largest dedicated climate technology fund.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 19, 2024

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Battery

Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids
Europe’s newest and most powerful nuclear reactor – delivered more than a decade late and nearly four times over budget – is proving a headache for grid operators now it’s finally up and running.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Do we really need a rooftop solar button – and are households treated fairly with PV, batteries and EVs?
New study will gather real life data on how rooftop solar and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid – what’s working and what isn’t.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 19, 2024

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Renewables

Shipload of turbine blades arrives at WA port, to help power remote gold mine
A shipload of wind turbine blades is on its way the site of a remote gold mine in Western Australia to help power it alongside a 528 5B Maverick solar arrays.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 19, 2024

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Renewables

Solar leads as China adds 210GW of new renewable capacity so far in 2024
China has installed 210GW worth of renewable energy through the first three quarters of 2024, with renewables now taking a 35 per cent share of total grid output.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 19, 2024

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Chart of the day

Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct
Updated: The penetration of wind and solar in Western Australia, which hosts the world’s biggest isolated grid, reaches a new record of more than 85 per cent.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2024

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Wind energy

Neoen wants to build first wind project in state where it is building country’s biggest battery
Neoen sends 200 MW Narrogin wind farm into WA EPA process.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 18, 2024

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Commentary

Will solar succeed where nuclear failed and become “too cheap to meter”?
First uttered in 1954 in reference to the potential of nuclear, the phrase “too cheap to meter” became a bit of a joke. Now, with solar at 1.3 cents/kWh, could it have a new life?
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Nov 18, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Renewables superpower or climate coward? Albanese needs to make a choice before election
Latest Superpower Institute report outlines a near trillion-dollar green export opportunity, but it needs ambition and it is not clear Albanese will provide it.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 18, 2024

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Whyalla could play host to low-carbon sustainable aviation fuels produced with renewables
UK synthetic fuels developer Zero Petroleum targets sustainable aviation fuel facility in Whyalla, tapping into the state’s green hydrogen production plans.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 18, 2024

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Wind energy

Neoen set to launch Thunderbolt wind project, despite Joyce campaign in heart of New England
Neoen wins federal approval for Thunderbolt wind project in New England, despite efforts led by Nationals MP Barbaby Joyce to oppose such projects.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 18, 2024

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