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Wind and solar projects to be given revenue certainty in new market design to back 75 pct renewables target

Wind and solar projects to be given revenue certainty in new market design to back 75 pct renewables target

Updated: A simplied version of the new national policy mechanism will be used to propel W.A. beyond coal and to nearly double its renewable energy share to 75 pct in just five years.
If cost of living is key, why is this state Labor government burying its energy policy success story?

If cost of living is key, why is this state Labor government burying its energy policy success story?

One state stands head and shoulders above the others when it comes to bragging rights on renewable energy and lower power prices – so why isn’t this a top election issue?
I was wrong about Nelson’s ESEM: It could actually provide the answer to decarbonising Australia

I was wrong about Nelson’s ESEM: It could actually provide the answer to decarbonising Australia

My biggest analysis error this year has been missing the point of the Nelson Review. Now I realise it is a fundamental redesign of the NEM, and should succeed.
One of Australia’s biggest pumped hydro projects cancelled due to   “economic and timing challenges”

One of Australia’s biggest pumped hydro projects cancelled due to “economic and timing challenges”

One of the largest pumped hydro schemes planned for Australia has been pulled by its developer due to rising costs and delays.
Long lead times for syncons, gas turbines require better planning to smooth the energy transition, major supplier says

Long lead times for syncons, gas turbines require better planning to smooth the energy 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.