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Wind, solar and battery projects surge to new high, with hybrids and grid forming inverters the big movers
AEMO reports record activity for wind, solar and battery connections, with hybrid options for solar to dodge negative prices and congestion very popular.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 22, 2025

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Big batteries push through 2 GW mark for first time, wind sets new milestone in South Australia
Battery storage passes a new milestone on Australia’s main grid, and wind hits a new peak in the country’s most advanced renewable state.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 21, 2025

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The two subsidy-free wind contracts that are returning millions of dollars to consumers
Two subsidy-free wind farms have returned over $6.5 million to ACT electricity consumers since early 2023!
Giles Parkinson

Jul 20, 2025

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Wind

Local content, or lower costs: The offshore wind supply dilemma facing Australian governments
Australia will have to juggle the issues of local content and costs as it develops its offshore wind industry, as it emerges from the latest hype cycle valley of death.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 18, 2025

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Renewables

Huge 197-turbine wind farm and four-hour battery proposed to tap into new Copperstring link
Irish renewables developer unveils plans massive wind farm and four-hour big battery in North Queensland, alongside the 1,100km CopperString transmission project.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 18, 2025

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Renewables

Chinese and Italian firms team up to launch portfolio of “first of its kind” wind and battery hybrids in Australia
Deal to build “first of its kind” hybrid project signals first Australian project for Chinese wind turbine and battery supplier, and heralds plans for giga-scale pipeline.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 18, 2025

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Show us the money: Gippsland offshore wind aspirants plead with government for more support
Two offshore wind developers are warning Australian governments that boards are asking for revenue models in order to keep funding hefty up-front exploration costs.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 17, 2025

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Renewables

Concrete pour completed for wind turbines at Australia’s biggest off-grid renewables hub
“Pivotal moment,” with concrete foundations poured for seven wind turbines at Australia’s biggest off-grid renewable energy project at a gold mine site in remote Western Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 17, 2025

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Renewables

Giant gold mine switches off gas and diesel for first time after completion of largest off-grid hybrid system
Large gold mine running entirely on wind, solar and battery storage at times after completion of largest off-grid hybrid system.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 16, 2025

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Renewables

World’s most powerful floating offshore wind turbine rolls off production line in China
Two Chinese state-owned companies have produced the world’s most powerful direct-drive floating offshore wind turbine, ready for real-world testing.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 15, 2025

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Renewables

Tale of two Barnabys: One funding regions through wind power, the other screaming into the wind
In one part of NSW a medical centre has received $5 million from the developers of a major wind farm, while in the north locals are getting an earful from a well known opponent.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 14, 2025

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Wind and battery output records smashed as new projects close in on key milestones
Wind and batteries set new records on Australia’s main grid as a host of new projects send the two technologies towards two important milestones.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 14, 2025

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