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French energy giant seeks federal green tick for wind farm and big battery in hotly contested REZ

The Australian arm of a French energy giant is seeking federal environmental approval to build a wind and battery project in one of state’s most contentious renewable energy zones.
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Rooftop PV system sizes are shrinking in line with battery rebates, but it’s still a bumper year for home solar

Rooftop solar uptake has ridden the wave of Cheaper Home Batteries, but new data shows how changes to the rebate are also helping to dictate solar system size.
“Every project is controversial in some form:” Ceremonial sod turn marks Marinus Link construction ramp up

“Every project is controversial in some form:” Ceremonial sod turn marks Marinus Link construction ramp up

Federal energy minister concedes controversy over Marinus Link project at a ceremonial sod-turning ceremony that marks ramp up of construction activities.

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French energy giant seeks federal green tick for wind farm and big battery in hotly contested REZ

French energy giant seeks federal green tick for wind farm and big battery in hotly contested REZ

The Australian arm of a French energy giant is seeking federal environmental approval to build a wind and battery project in one of state’s most contentious renewable energy zones.
Rooftop PV system sizes are shrinking in line with battery rebates, but it’s still a bumper year for home solar

Rooftop PV system sizes are shrinking in line with battery rebates, but it’s still a bumper year for home solar

Rooftop solar uptake has ridden the wave of Cheaper Home Batteries, but new data shows how changes to the rebate are also helping to dictate solar system size.
“Every project is controversial in some form:” Ceremonial sod turn marks Marinus Link construction ramp up

“Every project is controversial in some form:” Ceremonial sod turn marks Marinus Link construction ramp up

Federal energy minister concedes controversy over Marinus Link project at a ceremonial sod-turning ceremony that marks ramp up of construction activities.
Australia pledges $13 million to help Pacific nations quit diesel, switch to renewables and electrify

Australia pledges $13 million to help Pacific nations quit diesel, switch to renewables and electrify

Australia dedicates $13 million to help Pacific nations to electrify and transition to renewables as countries across the region race to switch from costly and polluting fossil fuel imports.
Not a “dealbreaker:” Big Victorian wind project doesn’t need VNI West

Not a “dealbreaker:” Big Victorian wind project doesn’t need VNI West

The Macorna wind project will have a simpler ride through state planning, and insists it is still viable even if the proposes VNI West transmission line is not built.
Still in the dark: Snowy Hydro’s awkward anniversary marked without promised review of Snowy 2 costings

Still in the dark: Snowy Hydro’s awkward anniversary marked without promised review of Snowy 2 costings

The public remains largely in the dark about the full cost of the giant Snowy 2.0 project even as the clock ticks down on its supposed commencement by the end of 2028.
Environmental approvals process kicks off for giant transmission line Coalition has vowed to scrap

Environmental approvals process kicks off for giant transmission line Coalition has vowed to scrap

A major new transmission line that the state opposition has vowed to scrap is seeking environmental approval, less than two months out from the state election.
“Deeply disappointing:” State blocks gas connection rule made to protect consumers from death spiral

“Deeply disappointing:” State blocks gas connection rule made to protect consumers from death spiral

South Australia Labor decides not to make consumers pay for gas installations up front, declaring that discouraging the use of gas in home is not a policy it supports.