NSW Government

Storage

Renewables hit record high in Australia, as green energy transition rolls on
Renewable energy hit a record high of 72.9 per cent of total generation on Sunday, as a wave of wind and solar across the grid sent coal output and operational demand to new lows.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 12, 2023

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Governments

Irish renewable developer advances plans for massive wind and battery project in NSW
DP Energy says it has the OK to take the next important steps in gaining approval for a 700MW wind farm and battery project proposed in the south west of New South Wales.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 7, 2023

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NSW Government

Disappointment as tender for access rights to NSW renewable energy zones delayed
The first auction for renewable and storage projects to bid for a place on the grid in the first renewable energy zone in NSW has been delayed, frustrating developers.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 1, 2023

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Solar

NSW opens up new tender for another gigawatt of wind and solar to replace coal
The fourth round of tenders for the NSW renewable roadmap will seek another gigawatt of wind and solar, and offers access rights to new renewable energy zones for the first time.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 27, 2023

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Governments

Secrets of success revealed in NSW wind, solar and eight hour battery bids
Winning bids in first generation tender in NSW were pitched at little more than half their levellised cost of energy, while the battery project promised a lot more storage.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 24, 2023

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Renewables

Sharpe seeks to smooth road to renewable zones with $128m community “downpayment”
NSW make $128m commitment to “community projects and employment opportunities” in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, to smooth the exit from coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 20, 2023

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Coal

Keeping Eraring open longer of little value to Origin, says independent expert
Independent expert looking at Origin Energy takeover says there is likely little value for the utility in keeping Eraring open beyond 2025, and any extension would be limited.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 20, 2023

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Policy & Planning

NSW to legislate emissions targets, despite dithering over coal – urged to do more
NSW has announced it will enshrine the state’s emissions reduction targets in law, including a 2030 target of “at least” 50 pct and net zero by 2050. It has been urged to do more.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 12, 2023

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Featured

Australia’s biggest storage tender kicks off to fill gaps in wind and solar states
Updated: Registrations open for massive tender for battery storage to fill potential gaps in South Australia and Victoria, which have the most variable wind and solar power.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 11, 2023

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Battery

Biggest battery facility in NSW is now fully operational
The BESS comes online as batteries generally begin to have a noticeable influence on the energy market.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 9, 2023

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