Wind

Wind

Life after coal: Lincoln Gap wind farm powers up, battery to be installed soon
Former coal town of Port Augusta continues transformation into a major renewable energy hub with “powering up” of the 212MW Lincoln Gap wind farm, and its associated battery.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 25, 2019

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Is this the day that solar and wind changed the W.A. grid forever?
AEMO issues market direction for back-up power for first time in W.A. grid and wants quick adoption of technology and market solutions to deal with increased volatility.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 22, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Cost-effective, clean, reliable grid: “You can have it all,” says Zibelman
In the same week as conservatives shout down renewables and climate policy, AEMO boss Audrey Zibelman says Australia can have a renewables-based grid that is cost effective, zero carbon, reliable and secure.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 22, 2019

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Storage

Infigen says first big battery ready soon, looking at more “firming” technology
Infigen says it is considering a range of solutions above and beyond the Lake Bonney battery to keep up with demand for firmed renewable power in the C&I market.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 22, 2019

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Origin sees renewables doubling in three years, eyes multiple big battery options
Origin looking at new grid batteries, seeks to contract 500MW wind at low $50/MWh, and predicts Australia renewables capacity to double in next three years.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 21, 2019

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Utilities

Meridian grows Powershop customer base in Australia, laments policy
NZ gen-tailer continues to grow presence in Australia, taking retail energy customer base to well over 110,000 and boosting renewable generation and sales into wholesale market.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 20, 2019

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Wind

Mt Gellibrand wind farm to help power Geelong refinery
Viva Energy announces PPA with Acciona Energy to source around one-third of its electricity a year from the nearby 132MW Mt Gellibrand wind farm.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 19, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

100% renewables can be reached quickly, but it needs a plan
Group of 45 researches and energy experts say quick transition to renewables is essential to slash emissions, but it needs a detailed plan, and rule changes.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2019

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Renewables

AEMO further relaxes limits on wind generation in South Australia
AEMO relaxes limits on wind generation in South Australia, offering a plethora of new combinations that highlight both the complexity and growing confidence in shift to renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2019

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Storage

Genex kicks off works on Kidston pumped hydro, next to solar farm
Genex starts early works on the 250MW pumped hydro component of its Kidston Renewable Energy Hub, to keep up momentum as it awaits financial close.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Vestas extends lead as big four dominate wind turbine manufacturing in 2018
Vestas takes market share of 22%, leading a group of four manufacturers which together account for 57% of all wind turbines commissioned in 2018.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 15, 2019

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Wind

Vestas brings winds of change to Victoria manufacturing, with turbine plant in Geelong
Victoria’s former centre for car manufacturing, Geelong, will host a turbine assembly and testing hub for global wind giant Vestas.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 14, 2019

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