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Lazard hails “inflection point” as wind, solar costs beat new and old fossils
Latest Lazard report shows wind and solar now beating existing and fully depreciated fossil fuel generators on costs, and battery storage is also falling.
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Wind and solar curtailment jumps as renewables reach record levels
Wind overtakes gas for first time, solar displaces coal in Queensland, and curtailment more than doubles in South Australia as renewables hit record levels across the country.
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Industry wants capacity payments, as Taylor pushes for new “24/7” power
AEMO appears sidelined as Taylor underlines push for "24/7" base-load power and industry pushes for "capacity" payments.
Tesla and Genex push for rule changes that would allow battery and pumped hydro storage to be properly paired with wind and solar farms.
New study shows that solar plants can provide flexibility for grid operator that reduces use of thermal generators and battery storage, and delivers even lower emissions.
Musk hints the next big development in storage from Tesla will be an even bigger battery - maybe the mega-pack is not far off.
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More utility-scale battery storage announced for AusNet grid – this time in Mallacoota
Victorian network operator reveals plans to install 1MWh lithium-on battery system on grid in state’s far-east, in bid to slash outage events by around 90%.
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Snowy Hydro smashes price benchmarks for “fair dinkum” wind and solar
Snowy Hydro sets stunning new benchmark for "firm" wind and solar, awarding contracts to eight new wind and solar farms that will produce fair dinkum power at prices well...
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes blows up again on Twitter over Scott Morrison energy sloganeering and wants to use "fair dinkum" as pro-renewables brand.
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NSW launches emerging energy program to replace coal generation
NSW launches one of the most significant energy transition projects in Australia, with an Emerging Energy Program designed to help replace most of state's ageing coal plants with wind,...