A wind farm being built in the Philippines is crediting an innovative soil nano-technology for allowing it to complete the project safely and well under budget.
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Doubling of wind power generation blowing gas out of the mix in Victoria
A doubling of wind energy capacity on the Victorian grid since 2017 has created a unique generation profile that has been particularly tough on gas.
Korean metals giant takes 30 pct stake in massive Queensland wind complex
Korea Zinc takes 30% stake in MacIntyre wind farm, part of a gigawatt-scale Queensland project that will supply a state government utility and a major refinery.
AEMC signs off on rules to prevent wind and solar plants deliberately cutting output
AEMC signs off on new rules to prevent wind and solar projects deliberately turning down their output to avoid low or negative electricity prices.
Social licence emerges as critical issue for renewable energy zones, NSW says
The NSW government could wield new powers to block projects that lose community support, to preserve confidence in the state’s Renewable Energy Zones.
AGL leads renewable power play in agreed $2.75 billion bid for Tilt
AGL-backed Powering Australian Renewables fund leads $2.75 billion agreed bid for Tilt as the country’s biggest coal generator seeks to accelerate its shift to renewables.
AEMO says 19GW of new projects lining up in Victoria to replace dying coal
Yallourn’s closure will take a chunk out of Victoria’s electricity supplies, but a deep pipeline of new wind and solar projects will make up the gap.
Massive $3 billion wind, solar and battery project approved in South Australia
Massive Goyder South wind, solar and battery storage project in South Australia gains planning approval, with first stage to begin construction later this year.
Northern Beaches Council goes 100 pct renewable, puts wind up Abbott
The Sydney Local Government Area that is home to anti-wind crusader Tony Abbott is now powered almost entirely by wind.
Global wind capacity grows by nearly 100GW in 2020, GE takes lead
Nearly 100GW of new wind capacity was commissioned in 2020, with GE and Siemens overtaking Vestas as the biggest turbine makers.