Victorian Government

Governments

Gupta’s Simec pushes into Victoria, says “baseload” renewables to “change the game”
Simec Energy obtains licence to retail in Victoria, extending its reach to offer its “baseload renewable energy” product to businesses and large energy users.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2019

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Wind

First turbine goes up at Neoen’s wind and battery hub in Victoria
First of 56 turbines being installed at Bulgana Green Power Hub – Neoen Australia’s ground-breaking wind power and battery storage project in Victoria.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 23, 2019

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Wind

Construction begins on 336MW Dundonnell wind farm – one of biggest in Victoria
A 336MW Victoria wind farm inspired by local landowners, and then selected by the state government’s renewable energy auction scheme, has begun construction.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 18, 2019

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Governments

Australia’s “largest” wind farm wins planning approval for Victoria
WestWind Energy’s plans to build an 800MW-1GW wind farm in Victoria – potentially the largest in the Southern Hemisphere – win state government planning approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 14, 2019

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Coal

Brown coal generation hits record low, as black coal units trip in Queensland heatwave
Brown coal generation hits record low, as coal units in heatwave affected Queensland and NSW experience multiple trips.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2018

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Renewables

Victoria votes for solar, batteries and climate action, as Labor wins in a landslide
State poll delivers a crushing defeat to Liberal-National Coalition, and a clear endorsement of strong policies on climate change and renewable energy.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 26, 2018

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Renewables

Victoria election a chance to catch the wave of renewables
This summer, a huge swell of renewable energy investment is rippling across the globe, and Victoria is perfectly positioned to catch the wave.
Mark Wakeham

Nov 22, 2018

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Storage

Tesla’s and Victoria’s second big battery completed at Gannawarra solar farm
Tesla’s second big battery in Australia and the second big battery in Victoria has been formally unveiled. It is the largest solar plus battery facility in Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 16, 2018

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Governments

Victoria Labor promises to extend rooftop solar rebate to renters
Victoria Labor says it will extend its rooftop solar rebate to the state’s tens of thousands of renters, if re-elected in the state poll two weeks from now.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 13, 2018

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Governments

Victoria Coalition’s bizarre plan to support coal and “24/7” power does not add up
Victoria Coalition proposes support for brown coal generators and a tender for new “24/7” power source. But the numbers don’t make sense.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Nov 12, 2018

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