Wind and solar smash records again in South Australia, reaching 135 per cent of local demand and more than 108 per cent average over past 48 hours.
Wind and solar grab world record 135 pct share of state demand, 108 pct over two days
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Fossil gas pared back to its bare bones in South Australia’s renewables grid
Fossil fuel generation pared back to bare bones in South Australia on Friday, with just 80MW of gas output and more than 100 per cent renewables.
New offshore wind consortium targets New Zealand and Australia
Energy Estate, Elemental Group and BlueFloat Energy join forces to develop New Zealand’s offshore wind industry, and projects in Australia.
“Game changer:” Senate clears way for offshore wind farms in Australian waters
Landmark federal legislation that will allow offshore wind farms to be built in Australian waters for the first time has passed through the Senate.
GE wind energy unit to build zero waste turbine blades by 2030
LM Wind – a subsidiary of GE – says it will produce zero waste wind turbine blades by 2030, and bring an end to landfill and incineration.
UK’s largest wind farm to install country’s biggest hydrogen electrolyser
Biggest wind farm in UK to feature the country’s biggest electrolyser to date, along with a new solar and battery storage facility.
Three offshore wind projects get $40m boost from Victorian government
Victorian government allocates $40 million to kick start three major offshore wind projects by the Star of the South, Macquarie Group and Flotation Energy.
South Australia takes another big leap towards 100 per cent wind and solar
South Australia knocks down another barrier to 100 pct renewables as fossil fuel generation hits record low, and wind output a record high.
Wind and solar grab more than 60pct share of Australia’s main grid for first time
Renewables hit record share of Australia’s main grid on Monday morning, with wind and solar alone grabbing more than 60 per cent for first time.
South Australia curtailed nearly as much wind and solar on Sunday as it used
South Australia produced nearly twice as much wind and solar as it could use, with curtailment records around the main grid.
