Owners of Vales Point coal-fired power station told to apply for a $8.7m grant to pay for repairs weeks after funding was announced in the federal budget.
Rooftop solar market ends tricky 2020 by smashing records, surpassing 13GW total capacity
Australia’s rooftop solar market ends a challenging 2020 stronger than ever, setting a new installation record.
Garden Island Microgrid up and running after connection upgrade
Carnegie’s Garden Island microgrid back up and running after upgrades.
Neoen plans massive 500MW big battery west of Sydney
Planning documents reveal Neoen’s plans for the Great Western Battery, “unlike any device” currently operating in New South Wales.
Reliability Obligation triggered for first time, to fill gap left by Liddell closure
Regulators trigger Retailer Reliability Obligation for the very first time, acting to fill a generation shortfall to be left by closure of Liddell.
Demand response, VPPs added to extended South Australian energy productivity scheme
South Australia launches rebadged energy productivity scheme, supporting households to shift demand, despite concerns over lost focus on energy efficiency.
NSW to fast-track approvals for Morrison’s wished-for gas generator
NSW planning minister grants proposed Kurri Kurri gas power station ‘critical’ status, fast tracking Morrison’s latest energy market intervention.
Genex commences early works at flagship pumped hydro project
Genex starts early works at Kidston pumped hydro project in anticipation of final sign off by key project partners.
Rebound in transport emissions, record renewables, shows need for EV plan
Renewables hit record highs, while coal slumps to record lows and a rebound in transport emissions underlines need for EV strategy, a new report shows.
Tilt settles legal dispute over wind farm’s role in South Australian blackout
Tilt Renewables agrees to pay $1m penalty for Snowtown 2 wind farm’s role in SA blackout, in settlement reached with AER.










