Wind

CleanTech Bites

Cheap solar and wind can re-boot Australia’s economic advantage
Cheap wind and solar will allow electrication of transport and industry, and re-boot Australia’s competitive advantage in manufacturing, steel and aluminium.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 12, 2019

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Wind

Lake Bonney wind farms heavily curtailed in May, says Infigen
Infigen Energy says generation from two of its South Australian wind farms was heavily curtailed over the month of May, due to unplanned grid maintenance.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 11, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

AEMO to model “step change” in energy transition and major emission cuts
AEMO confirms plans to model “step change” scenario that will include dramatic emissions reductions and an accelerated transition to a clean energy grid.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 7, 2019

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AEMC to consider proposed changes to marginal loss factor rules
Request by Adani Renewables triggers review of controversial allocations of marginal loss factors, as rule-maker also moves to provide some transparency to project plans.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 6, 2019

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Wind

Norway’s Equinor to build world’s biggest floating wind farm near Canary Islands
Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor has received approval to build the world’s largest planned floating offshore wind farm.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 6, 2019

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Sydney Opera House turns to wind and solar, may add battery for perfect match
Sydney Opera House turns to wind and solar to meet its electricity needs, and may add a battery to ensure a “perfect match.”
Giles Parkinson

Jun 5, 2019

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Germany renewable energy share jumps to record 47% for first five months of year
Share of renewable energy in Germany jumps to record 47% for first five months of 2019, with the amount of coal generation down significantly.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 3, 2019

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Coal

Solar, wind threaten global coal fleet as technology costs continue to fall
Solar and wind projects are now the cheapest source of electricity in most countries as IRENA sees renewables undercutting existing coal plants on cost.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Energy transition has only just begun, but solar has already changed the game
First detailed generation report highlights growing influence of renewables on the grid but notes the transition has only just begun, and there are hurdles ahead.
Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2019

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Renewables

A radical idea to get a high-renewable grid: Build way more solar and wind than needed
Expanding solar power potential more than it’s needed could replace more expensive energy storage.
Richard Perez and Karl R. Rabago

May 31, 2019

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Wind energy sets new records as strong investment and windy weather combine
Blustery conditions lead to record wind output in Australia’s main grid on Tuesday, as the Tesla big battery also plays heavily in the arbitrage market.
Michael Mazengarb

May 30, 2019

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Wind

CEFC notches up 2GW of wind farms, with finance of 227MW Collector project
Ratch-Australia’s 227MW Collector Wind Farm set for construction after reaching financial close this week, and getting finance for its merchant model from CEFC.
Sophie Vorrath

May 30, 2019

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