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.
Genex buys more time to finalise flagship pumped hydro project
Genex board confident of landing final investment approvals for pumped hydro project after securing more time from key project partners.
AGL slashes profit guidance after Liddell fire leaves $25 million damage bill
AGL slashes profit guidance by $80-$100 million while confirming details of a fire that has taken out a unit of Liddell power station.
Australia should hold auction to hasten coal closures, says conservative think tank
A Liberal-aligned think tank has called on the Morrison government to consider paying ageing coal plants to close early.
