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Long lead times for syncons, gas turbines complicate energy market transition, major supplier says

Long lead times for syncons, gas turbines complicate energy market transition, major supplier says

Gas turbines aren’t the only large equipment with long lead times.
AGL sees powerful opportunity to host data centres at coal and gas hubs

AGL sees powerful opportunity to host data centres at coal and gas hubs

AGL names Bayswater, Loy Yang and Torrens Island as sites with all the attributes data centres are looking for – while offering the “major opportunity” of increased demand in return.
“A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australia’s main grid

“A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australia’s main grid

Individual states may choose their own path on reliability and market design details as consultation on regulatory reforms continue, says one energy expert.
The financing market for wind and solar projects is nearly dead: Here’s how to turn the corner

The financing market for wind and solar projects is nearly dead: Here’s how to turn the corner

The financing market for wind and solar assets is comatose, and super funds would rather invest in an offshore data centre, a big oil company or big tech than a wind or solar asset.
Six steps to stop the data centre boom from sending power prices through the roof

Six steps to stop the data centre boom from sending power prices through the roof

How will the federal government make sure that the boom in data centres doesn’t blow out electricity prices and the national carbon budget? These six steps will help.
“Incredibly ambitious”: Electricity market reforms given express track by energy ministers

“Incredibly ambitious”: Electricity market reforms given express track by energy ministers

Plan by energy ministers to agree on the new design for the National Electricity Market described as “incredibly ambitious” as consultation paper released.
Renewables lobby says coal generators should pay carbon price to stay open beyond stated closure dates

Renewables lobby says coal generators should pay carbon price to stay open beyond stated closure dates

Smart Energy Council calls for a carbon price to be imposed on coal fired power plants that continue to generate beyond their previously agreed closure dates.
Decade-long tiff over using carbon credits brings Greens to debate the “Greater Glider in the room”

Decade-long tiff over using carbon credits brings Greens to debate the “Greater Glider in the room”

The debate over carbon credits and its impact on native logging has divided the Greens. Some even compare the issue to the party’s rejection of Rudd’s CPRS.