Wind

Coal

“We can do this:” Rio Tinto’s rapid switch to renewables shines path for quick exit from coal
Queensland’s LNP is stopping renewables because it says the exit from coal is too quick. Rio Tinto, its biggest electricity consumer, is making a nonsense of those claims.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 17, 2025

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Utilities

Victoria narrows down contenders for offshore wind transmission link, as Spanish giants compete again
VicGrid unveils three consortia in running for offshore wind transmission link, with Spanish energy giants leading two of them.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 16, 2025

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Renewables

“This is about economics:” Fortescue says rapid technology changes keep its real zero goal on track
Fortescue CEO Dino Otranto discusses the rapid technology changes – in wind, solar and batteries – that will deliver the company’s bold real zero target for 2030.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 16, 2025

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Renewables

New CIS tender for wind and solar formally opens, as Portugal’s EDP flags early start on solar hybrid projects
New tender for 5 GW of wind and solar capacity formally opens as Portugal’s EDP says it will move quickly on its two big solar battery hybrids.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 15, 2025

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Renewables

RWE scraps Gippsland offshore wind project due to costs and auction uncertainty
RWE dumps offshore wind project in Gippsland due to costs, supply chain pressures, and uncertainty around delayed auction.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 15, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Federal decision on scaled back Tasmania wind project delayed for fifth time
Tasmania wind project has been waiting on an EPBC decision since May after several changes.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 14, 2025

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Wind

Greenleaf buys back wind farm in Queensland despite state’s cancellation of another approved project
Greenleaf is doubling down on wind energy in Queensland, despite the government’s shock cancellation of another approved project and the new energy roadmap.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 13, 2025

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Battery

Neoen detaches big battery project from large wind farm development in central Queensland
Neoen is detaching the Mount Hopeful battery from the wind project surrounding it, as it continues to toil through the slow development process.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 13, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Queensland’s bizarre coal-keeper matrix slams the door on renewables, and everyone will pay the price
Queensland LNP has dumped coal closure targets for a bizarre “matrix” and shut the door on renewables. It makes no sense and everyone will pay the price.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 12, 2025

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Coal

Wind and solar smash grid market share records, even after heavy curtailment, coal at new low
Renewable share records hit new high just below 80 per cent on Saturday, even after heavy curtailment, thanks to strong winds and coal units switching off in midday heat.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 11, 2025

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Renewables

Copperstring scaled back as transmission costs surge, renewable micro-grids to fill gap on western link
Queensland scales back Copperstring, but says this is where big wind and solar may be built. It also flags renewable micro-grids to power big new mines.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 10, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Queensland LNP to keep “ageing coal clunkers” online for decades, signals effective stop to new wind and solar
Queensland LNP scraps coal closure timelines, delays Borumba pumped hydro, scales back Copperstring link, supports gas and offers tiny morsel to renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 10, 2025

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