Rules and regulations that are relics of last century’s energy grid are getting in the way of infrastructure that could deliver new renewable generation into the system.
Renewables
Saudi solar plant locks in new record low price for power: 1.04c/kWh
A 600MW solar project recently signed up to a power purchase agreement in Saudi Arabia has locked in a record low price of just over $US10/MWh ($A13/MWh).
Can cryptocurrency be justified in a climate catastrophe?
A new “crypto climate accord” wants to clean up Bitcoin. But the calls for government regulation, bans and taxation are growing.
UK developer proposes $1 billion offshore wind farm for Western Australia waters
UK developer seeks to clear the first environmental hurdle for plans to build a $1 billion wind farm in WA waters south of Perth.
Ireland to replace last coal plant with huge green hub and floating wind farm
Ireland to replace its last remaining coal generation with a huge 1.4GW floating wind farm, and create a new clean energy and green hydrogen hub.
Green hydrogen will triple South Australia wind and solar output by 2030
South Australia could reach 200 pct renewables by 2030 in green hydrogen scenario, but the outlook not so rosy in other modelling by AEMO.
Why is DFAT using US wind farm to promote Australia’s climate efforts?
Morrison government uses footage of a Californian wind and solar project while attempting to promote Australia’s climate efforts.
“The winter problem:” Why Grattan says we shouldn’t aim for 100 pct renewables
Grattan says 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid is difficult because of a two-week period in winter, but solutions may be found.
Australia’s main grid hits record renewables high of 56 per cent on Sunday
Australia’s main grid hits record share of renewables on Sunday, despite many wind and solar farms switching off to dodge negative prices.
Texas hits major new wind record as regulator criticised for blackout report
Texas hits an incredible new wind record in March, as the fallout from the major February blackout continues.