Wind

Renewables

“Big savings:” Fortescue signs first 3rd party customer for its giant Pilbara “green grid”
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue signs up owner of huge lithium mine as the first customer of its giant “green grid” in the Pilbara.
Joshua S Hill

Oct 28, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Wind and solar projects to be given revenue certainty in new market design to back 75 pct renewables target
Updated: A simplied version of the new national policy mechanism will be used to propel W.A. beyond coal and to nearly double its renewable energy share to 75 pct in just five years.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 28, 2026

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Wind

Second stage of Australia’s biggest wind farm reportedly sold for $2 billion
Second stage of Australia’s biggest wind farm reportedly sold for $2 billion, but the buyer and seller aren’t saying anything.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 27, 2026

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Renewables

German turbine group enters Aotearoa New Zealand with order for country’s biggest wind farm
Plans for what will be the largest wind farm in Aotearoa New Zealand have taken two important steps towards becoming a reality.
Joshua S Hill

Oct 27, 2026

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Australia enjoys surge in wind, solar and battery projects, with $32.5 billion now financed or under construction
Across Australia, $32.5 billion of generation and storage is now under construction or at financial close, the CEC says in its bi-annual investment report.
Joshua S Hill

Oct 26, 2026

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Renewables

The men who fought off Fortescue have a new 4 GW Pilbara wind and solar project in the wings
A new 4 GW wind and solar project is intended to power green iron prospects in the Pilbara, and – of course – data centres.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 26, 2026

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Renewables

Construction officially starts on biggest wind farm in Australia for two years, and largest in state
Work begins on the biggest wind project to start construction in Australia for more than two years.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 26, 2026

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Renewables

First new steel mill in Australia in 35 years to be the first to be powered by 100 per cent renewables
The first new steel mill to be be built in Australia in more than 35 years will also be the first to contract its electricity supply entirely from renewables, after striking a deal with mining giant BHP.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 25, 2026

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Chart of the day

More batteries, both big and small, mean solar farms don’t have to shut down so often
Rise of battery storage means wind and solar farms don’t have to switch off so often, but grid congestion is still a problem.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 24, 2026

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Renewables

Concrete foundations completed for all 18 turbines at first and smallest wind farm to begin construction this year
All 18 of the concrete turbine foundations have been poured at the first wind farm to begin construction in Australia this year, paving the way for the delivery of turbine parts.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2026

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Renewables

First new NSW wind farm in years completes construction and energisation of “beating heart” substation
First wind project to join NSW grid in 2.5 years notches up another major milestone, with construction and energisation of its substation now complete.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 23, 2026

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Renewables

Rooftop PV, wind, solar and batteries bring down prices despite record demand over winter
Big batteries and households continue to have a big impact on Australia’s main grid, helping reduce average wholesale prices despite an increase in underlying demand.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2026

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