Wind

Storage

“We start our gas fleet less:” Batteries cut costs and emissions, and Origin says renewables still cheapest option
Australia’s largest energy retailer confirms renewables are cheapest source of new generation, says batteries can “solve most days” if backed by enough solar and wind.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 13, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter gets $2.5 billion to help transition from coal to wind and solar
Updated: The $2.5 billion deal to help Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter go green will see it act as a kind of giant battery, and unlock the stalemate in the energy transition.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 12, 2026

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Renewables

Coal will close to schedule, says AGL, but to build more wind we need policy certainty in return
AGL says it will stick to its dates for coal plant closure, but wants policy and regulatory certainty in return, and a tighter rein on CIS contracts.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 12, 2026

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Wind

“No silver bullet:” Wind farms need site-specific technology to avoid bird and bat turbine collisions
No one system prevents bird and bat turbine collisions, but a mix of strategies from removing food sources to using radar and cameras improves the odds.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 12, 2026

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Renewables

Licences sought for Australia’s biggest wind, solar and battery hybrid to power giant gold mines
Licences sought for the biggest wind, solar and battery hybrid of its type, supplying 70 pct of electricity needs of one of Australia’s biggest mining operations.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 11, 2026

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Wind

Last turbine goes up as major wind farm completes expansion to become biggest in state
The last of 30 additional turbines have been added to existing wind farm, making it the biggest in the state.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 11, 2026

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Renewables

Giant turbine blade falls into ocean, disrupting construction of gigawatt scale offshore wind project
A huge turbine blade has been recovered after falling into the ocean during construction of a 960 MW project.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 11, 2026

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Renewables

Wind turbine blades start making 400 km journey from port to project site
Wind turbine blades bound for state’s only wind farm currently under construction are winding their way through the Hunter region, from port to project site.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 10, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s first offshore wind auction is “going ahead as planned,” new energy minister confirms
Victoria’s newly appointed energy minister says the state will go ahead as planned with Australia’s first ever offshore wind auction, despite speculation of further delays.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 7, 2026

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Renewables

Massive wind project, with up to 280 of Australia’s biggest-ever turbines, seeks federal green tick
Plans for a potentially massive new wind farm start federal environmental assessment, proposing up to 280 of the most powerful turbines seen in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 7, 2026

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Renewables

Construction and concrete pours begin on another wind farm, as one state prepares to say goodbye to coal
Construction officially starts at another wind project in W.A., which is benefiting from firm coal closure dates and a state owned utility writing PPAs.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 7, 2026

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Renewables

Three wind projects approved by state, but left in limbo by “opaque, drawn-out” federal EPBC process
Three small wind projects have been given state approval to go ahead, but two are still waiting on federal sign-off, stuck in what the developer describes as a long, drawn-out and opaque EPBC process.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 6, 2026

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