Victorian government allocates $40 million to kick start three major offshore wind projects by the Star of the South, Macquarie Group and Flotation Energy.
Three offshore wind projects get $40m boost from Victorian government
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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.
Woodside obtains land for 1.7GW green hydrogen plans for Tasmania
Australian oil and gas giant’s plans to produce and export green hydrogen and ammonia from Tasmania to Japan firm up after securing land for H2TAS plant.
Efficient frontiers: Finding the right balance between wind and solar
What exactly is the right mix of wind and solar as grid shift from centralised fossil fuel generators to variable renewables?
Cheaper, cleaner, more reliable: The stunning success of South Australia’s renewable transition
Report into South Australia’s stunning renewables transition proves wind and solar delivers cheaper, cleaner and reliable power.
Wind and solar can supply most of world’s energy needs, most of the time, says study
US-China study finds wind and solar power can meet more than 80% of demand in many countries around the world without “crazy amounts” of storage or excess capacity.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Why batteries could beat pumped hydro on long storage
Paul Denholm from NREL on the progress of wind, solar and storage, and why the US is fascinated by Australia’s transition.
Australia’s biggest renewable microgrid powers gold mine up to 85%
Ground-breaking microgrid combines wind, solar and battery storage to power WA gold mine with up to 85% renewables penetration.
