Wind

CleanTech Bites

CSIRO/AEMO study says wind, solar and storage clearly cheaper than coal
Major study from CSIRO and AEMO shows cost of new wind and solar – even with hours of storage – is “unequivocally” cheaper than coal.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 21, 2018

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Construction complete at Kennedy, world’s first wind-solar-battery park
Construction of world’s first on grid wind-solar-battery facility in north Queensland now complete, with connection to follow in new year.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 19, 2018

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Coalition has an energy vision: No more renewables, or emission cuts, before 2030
Coalition says new wind and solar will allow it slash electricity emissions by 26% by 2022, after which it expects emissions to rise and new investment to stop.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 18, 2018

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CleanTech Bites

Grid connection biggest concern for wind, solar and storage projects
Concern about pace and cost of grid connections, and lack of clarity about the rules for connection, cited as biggest concern for wind and solar industry.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 18, 2018

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Renewables

CEFC charges up renewables market with record equity investment
Specialist renewable energy investment fund targeting development of both proven and emerging technologies, including large-scale battery storage, receives record equity investment from CEFC.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 14, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Milestone: Scotland wind output exceeds demand for most of November
Scotland continues to break wind generation and supply records as its wind energy industry continues to build out and up.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 12, 2018

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CleanTech Bites

Australia in midst of $20 billion wind and solar investment boom
There are $20 billion of wind, solar and storage projects currently underway in Australia, although the future looks less rosy.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 11, 2018

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Wind

Nexif hits go on final 86MW of Lincoln Gap Wind Farm, with close of CEFC debt deal
Nexif reaches financial close on stage two of 212MW Lincoln Gap Wind Farm, near Port August in SA. The renewables hub will host the state’s third big battery, and possibly solar, too.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 10, 2018

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CleanTech Bites

The technology, and new thinking, needed for 100 per cent renewable grid
We already much have the technology we need for 100 per cent renewable energy. We just need to think differently about how we produce and consume electricity.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 10, 2018

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Why South Australia energy transition is seen as model of success around the world
South Australia’s energy transition is shrouded in myths created by those who want to slow or stop the switch to renewables. It is actually a model of success. Here’s why.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2018

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Wind

First turbines up and spinning at Australia’s largest wind farm
Some of the massive 67m turbine blades delivered to the 453MW Coopers Gap Wind Farm in Queensland in September are now up and and ready to spin.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 4, 2018

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Wind

Huge 800MW wind farm set for construction, with approval for solar and battery
Lacour Energy’s secures environmental approval for 800MW Clarke Creek wind project that plans to integrate large-scale solar and storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2018

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