Institutions

Australia cannot afford to allow coal generators to hijack clean energy transition

Dan Cass 26 February 20210

Regulators overseeing the new energy market rules for Australia’s main grid must push back against the attempts by the coal lobby to hijack the process.

AusNet pushes case for route through Victoria to unlock wind and solar

Sophie Vorrath 26 February 20210

AusNet releases its preferred route for major new transmission link through Victoria to address “Rhombus of Regret” and unlock new wind and solar projects.

Neoen lands $160 million in CEFC finance for Australia’s biggest battery

Giles Parkinson 25 February 20210

Neoen lands $160 million in finance from CEFC to fund the Victoria Big Battery, which will be the biggest in Australia.

Coal generators fined after failing to match big batteries and putting grid at risk

Giles Parkinson 22 February 20210

Owner of two Queensland coal generators fined for failing to deliver grid services as promised, including in one incident when the power supply was put at risk.

Genex needs more time to seal deal for Kidston pumped hydro project

Michael Mazengarb 19 February 20210

Genex again seeks more time to lock in partners for Kidston pumped hydro project – but its not the only pumped hydro project to run into troubles.

Clean Energy Regulator unveils new effort to track corporate carbon offsets

Michael Mazengarb 19 February 20210

CER seeks feedback on new carbon offset transparency report to drive greater interest in voluntary offsetting amongst Australia’s largest emitters.

Australia’s biggest wind farm faces yet more delays, Origin to pay penalty

Giles Parkinson 18 February 20210

Australia’s largest wind project remains idle, and ongoing delays means Origin Energy has to pay a large penalty for not producing enough renewable energy certificates.

Victoria creates new body to modernise grid for wind and solar transition

Sophie Vorrath 18 February 20210

Victoria to establish a separate body to manage and prioritise billions of dollars of network upgrades required to support the state’s transition to 50% renewables.