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“Unconscionable:” Eraring delay   could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report says

“Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report says

New analysis says the potential taxpayer cost of keeping Eraring open for another few years would be “unconscionable”, and not needed.
If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on Queensland

If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on Queensland

In my opinion there will not be enough new renewable supply built in NSW to fully replace Eraring by the end of 2025. The lights may stay on, but at a price.
Australia’s biggest smelter to launch massive wind and solar tender, says nuclear too costly

Australia’s biggest smelter to launch massive wind and solar tender, says nuclear too costly

The biggest single energy consumer in Australia, the Tomago smelter, is about to launch a massive tender for wind and solar. It says nuclear is too expensive.
Renewables provide 52 pct of German power in 2023, as wind overtakes coal

Renewables provide 52 pct of German power in 2023, as wind overtakes coal

Renewables accounted for a record 51.8 pct share of electricity consumption in Germany in 2023, as wind output overtook coal for first time.
How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW  heatwave, even without Eraring

How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring

Would the NSW grid have fallen short if last week’s record demand occurred after Eraring closure? New analysis says no, if current wind, solar and battery projects delivered on time.
Ten EU countries commit to stop burning fossil fuels by 2035

Ten EU countries commit to stop burning fossil fuels by 2035

New analysis shows 10 EU countries representing more than 60% of the bloc’s electricity generation capacity have committed to exit fossil fuel generation by 2035 or sooner.
Australia to seek 10 GW of wind and solar this year in biggest ever tenders

Australia to seek 10 GW of wind and solar this year in biggest ever tenders

Australia will seek 10 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity this year, along with 3 GW of dispatchable capacity, as it races to meet its ambitious renewables target.
The network of conservative think-tanks out to kill the switch to renewables

The network of conservative think-tanks out to kill the switch to renewables

Australia’s renewable energy plans are being targeted by coordinated campaigns from conservative “think tanks”, as the Coalition embraces nuclear and rails against large scale renewables and transmission lines.
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