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Data centres told to pack their bags for the regions after house full sign goes up in Sydney
Australia’s biggest transmission company has effectively put the “house full” sign up for data centres in Sydney and urged others to look at regions for spare capacity.Victoria scraps contested renewable zone, says region has limited capacity for more solar and wind
Victoria cancels contentious renewable zone ahead of state election on grounds it holds “significant renewable energy” projects, and has limited capacity for more.
“Cut the BS … and please understand what you’re dealing with:” Wind and solar developers come face to face with new reality
Queensland mayors tells wind and solar developers what is expected of them under new planning rules. The “tyre kickers” and “window lickers” are already fading away.
Build it and they will come: The urgent grid upgrades WA needs to quit coal and power green industry
Western Australia risks losing jobs and investment in its two most prized industrial regions without construction of critical transmission infrastructure. Climate and renewable energy targets would help too.All Policy & Planning
Data centres told to pack their bags for the regions after house full sign goes up in Sydney
Australia’s biggest transmission company has effectively put the “house full” sign up for data centres in Sydney and urged others to look at regions for spare capacity.
Victoria scraps contested renewable zone, says region has limited capacity for more solar and wind
Victoria cancels contentious renewable zone ahead of state election on grounds it holds “significant renewable energy” projects, and has limited capacity for more.“Cut the BS … and please understand what you’re dealing with:” Wind and solar developers come face to face with new reality
Queensland mayors tells wind and solar developers what is expected of them under new planning rules. The “tyre kickers” and “window lickers” are already fading away.
NSW koalas for carbon credits plan survives with federal Greens’ support
Federal Greens fall into line with NSW counterparts and allow a plan to use carbon credits to support creation of the Great Koala National Park in northern NSW.
Build it and they will come: The urgent grid upgrades WA needs to quit coal and power green industry
Western Australia risks losing jobs and investment in its two most prized industrial regions without construction of critical transmission infrastructure. Climate and renewable energy targets would help too.
“Overlooked” challenge: Data centre boom could lift e-waste load 10-fold, increase “forever chemical” risks
Environmental authorities will be faced with a wave of new e-waste as data centre industry ramps up, including rising amounts of so-called “forever chemicals.”
Too old, can’t dance: New numbers show Yallourn is ready to retire
Report says Yallourn is old and clunky and ready to retire, and replacing it gas rather than renewables will lead to big hike in power prices.
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