Wind

Renewables

Major solar, wind projects stumble in front of new grid hurdles
Forget the NEG. The limitations of Australia’s ageing grid are threatening to hobble the rapid rollout of new wind and solar projects. It’s probably the biggest issue facing the renewable energy industry right now.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 30, 2018

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Renewables

Alinta seeks 1,000MW of large scale renewable projects
Alinta seeks offers for renewable projects 50MW or bigger to help deliver 1000MW of wind and solar by 2020, helping it “make good” on its recent shortfalls.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 27, 2018

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Wind

Local industry briefing for Cattle Hill wind farm
Today, Goldwind, hosted a Local Industry Briefing event in Bothwell to share further details about local opportunities for the Cattle Hill Wind Farm project.
Goldwind Australia

Jul 27, 2018

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Wind

UK offshore wind capacity set to double, under new auction scheme
UK offshore wind capacity set to double following govt announcement of competitive auction in May 2019, and every two years after that.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 26, 2018

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Victoria to meet 40% renewables target five years early
Victoria expected to reach 40% renewables five years earlier than targeted, South Australia could tip 85% by 2030, while NSW will trail other states and have less than 20% renewables by 2020.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 25, 2018

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Renewables

UK coal freight giant to source 100% renewable electricity
DB Cargo UK, which freights coal and petroleum, inks deal to power all its rail sites and offices with 100% renewable electricity.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 24, 2018

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Commentary

Gupta’s grand solar plans in South Australia get network tick
AEMO says two South Australian regions could add 2GW of renewables without any transmission upgrades, and suggests Roxby Downs could emerge as major solar energy region.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 18, 2018

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Renewables

Spain nears 50% renewables for first half 2018, led by wind power
Wind, hydro and solar combined to supply 45.8% of Spain’s electricity demand in first six months of 2018.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 13, 2018

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Wind

Tasmania’s Granville Harbour wind farm reaches financial close
A 112MW wind farm that will deliver a one-third increase to Tasmania’s wind power capacity has reached financial close, after an investment from the CEFC.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 12, 2018

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Renewables

DP Energy gets OK to build 1.1GW wind, solar and storage in SA
DP Energy wins approval for Stage 2 of 1.1GW hybrid renewables park, which will offer most services of traditional fossil fuel power stations.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 11, 2018

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Renewables

Taste of the future: Australia’s southern states at 50% renewables
Last week, in Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia, the share of renewable energy was above 50% for most of the time.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2018

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Featured

Australia at 19% renewables – NEG 2030 target to be reached in 2021
Australia is already at 19 per cent renewables as at June, and could reach 43 per cent renewables by 2030, just with the state targets in Queensland and Victoria, new data shows.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 6, 2018

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