Wind

Wind

Turbine fire at Victoria wind farm under investigation
The fire is the second for Pacific Blue this year, after a turbine blaze in South Australia in February.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 1, 2024

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Wind

“They just fit in with what we do:” Farmers reap rewards as they play host to wind and solar
Some farmers see renewables as a game-changer for local communities, pouring millions into local communities and with no impact on agriculture.
Liv Casben

Jun 29, 2024

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Renewables

NSW wind and solar auction comes up short, with one winning project already built
Latest NSW tender for new renewable projects selects first solar and battery hybrid, and a wind farm that has already been built.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 28, 2024

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Wind

Macquarie partner Green Wind unveils biggest wind project in the west
The 600 MW wind farm is the first of four large projects planned in partnership with a newly formed Macquarie offshoot.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 26, 2024

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Renewables

Federal decision on contested Hunter Valley wind farm with state approval delayed again
A 335 MW wind farm cleared for development by NSW is now waiting on federal environmental approval, after a decision on the project was delayed for a second time.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2024

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Renewables

Bowen says massive capacity scheme for renewables may come at no cost to taxpayers
Bowen says the massive auctions for large scale wind and solar under the Capacity Investment Scheme may come at no cost to taxpayers because of the number of projects competing for a contract.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 25, 2024

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Policy & Planning

The same party that legislated for offshore wind farms now wants to ban them. It’s nuclear in reverse
Who could have predicted that the same party that opened the door to offshore wind in 2021 would slam it shut again in 2024?
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 21, 2024

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Wind

World’s first wind turbine foundation poured from decarbonised concrete
Two French companies say they have successfully completed the pouring of the world’s first wind turbine foundation made from decarbonised concrete.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 19, 2024

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Wind

Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat
Andrew Forrest-owned wind farm has gained approval from the federal environment minister, in a decision that has sparked debate over the impact of wind turbines on biodiversity.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2024

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Policy & Planning

NSW targets road upgrades for wind blades and towers in big $3.5 billion climate and energy spend
NSW to spend $128 million to upgrade roads to support transport of massive wind turbine blades and towers and other equipment to regions.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 19, 2024

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Wind

Turbine fire at Victoria wind farm under investigation

“They just fit in with what we do:” Farmers reap rewards as they play host to wind and solar

NSW wind and solar auction comes up short, with one winning project already built

Macquarie partner Green Wind unveils biggest wind project in the west

Federal decision on contested Hunter Valley wind farm with state approval delayed again

Bowen says massive capacity scheme for renewables may come at no cost to taxpayers

The same party that legislated for offshore wind farms now wants to ban them. It’s nuclear in reverse

World’s first wind turbine foundation poured from decarbonised concrete

Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat

NSW targets road upgrades for wind blades and towers in big $3.5 billion climate and energy spend

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