CSIRO GenCost report says battery storage costs are plunging, but Australia choosing most expensive pathway due to lack of support for renewables.
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Solar and wind projects fear big delays from new “one at a time” connection rules
Wind and solar developers fear major delays due to proposed new “one at a time” connection rules designed to handle anticipated flood of new projects.
Huge boost for wind, solar and storage as “transformational” new link approved
Transgrid gets regulator tick for $1.83 billion in “transformational” new transmission link after CEFC makes its largest ever investment.
“Virtual machine”: Hornsdale battery steps in to protect grid after Callide explosion
Expanded Tesla big battery at Hornsdale stepped into market after Callide coal explosion with successful real-world test of its “virtual machine mode.”
AEMO restricts Queensland solar farms after Callide explosion, then changes mind
Updated: Some 11 solar farms in north Queensland have output limited in response to Callide coal explosion, but these limits were quickly relaxed.
Would a big battery have kept the lights on in Queensland?
The Coalition argued that the coal plant explosion at Callide is a justification for more coal. A big battery might just have prevented the blackouts.
A new flagship coal plant failed spectacularly – but it won’t be the last time
A massive blackout was caused by the failure of a new coal plant. It’s part of a wider trend marking the beginning of the end for Australian coal.
Taylor pushes for “physical” capacity market in latest thrust for fossil fuels
Taylor now says wind and solar boom has been “excellent news”, but is pushing for a new market mechanism that could protect coal and gas.
We need grid ready for 100 pct renewables now, not in a few decades: AEMO
Australian Energy Market Operator underlines need for rapid upgrade to national grid and market systems, warning Australia is hurtling towards 100% renewables.
The curious case of Tomago: fake blackouts feeding a fossil fuelled future
Australia is entering its fifth-year of post-blackout hysteria, but a lack of real blackouts mean the threat has to be fabricated.
