Wind

Policy & Planning

“It takes too long:” Solar and wind farm blockers to be weeded out to fast-track renewable projects
Victoria premier says planning delays have meant that instead of spinning turbines, “we’re too often left spinning our wheels.”
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 14, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s biggest smelter to launch massive wind and solar tender, says nuclear too costly
The biggest single energy consumer in Australia, the Tomago smelter, is about to launch a massive tender for wind and solar. It says nuclear is too expensive.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 13, 2024

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Renewables

Gold Fields to spend $296 million on wind and solar to slash mine’s power costs by two thirds
Gold mining giant to spend $296 million on wind and solar and transmission to slash power costs of its St Ives mine in Western Australia by two thirds.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 13, 2024

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Renewables

Huge wind turbine blades take the train on 2,000km journey across the US
Vestas claims record setting shipment as its longest wind turbine blades are transported across the US via railway.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 12, 2024

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Renewables

Oil refinery and petrol pump owner signs its largest renewable contract
Viva Energy signs its biggest renewable energy contract yet with a wind farm in operation near its Geelong refinery.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 12, 2024

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Renewables

Renewables provide 52 pct of German power in 2023, as wind overtakes coal
Renewables accounted for a record 51.8 pct share of electricity consumption in Germany in 2023, as wind output overtook coal for first time.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Mar 12, 2024

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Chart of the day

Heatwave pushes wind and solar to record highs, as renewables share reaches 70 pct of NEM
Heatwave across southern states pushes output of wind and solar to record high on main grid, with rooftop PV leading the way.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 10, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Peter Dutton wonders when batteries will be “discovered”, and if wind turbines are sentient
Are wind turbines conscious? Has battery storage been discovered yet? Why doesn’t solar work at night? Peter Dutton is asking searching questions.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 10, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“We need to get this right:” Pressure mounts on AEMO to reform grid congestion penalties
Investors call for urgent reform of the way grid congestion is managed, saying business as usual could drive away vital investment in new solar and wind projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring
Would the NSW grid have fallen short if last week’s record demand occurred after Eraring closure? New analysis says no, if current wind, solar and battery projects delivered on time.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

NSW promises to fast track wind, solar and battery approvals after internal changes
NSW planning minister Paul Scully has promised to process up to nearly 50 new wind, solar and battery projects to help country’s biggest grid catch up with other states.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 6, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s third offshore wind zone shrinks dramatically to avoid rock lobsters
New offshore wind zone in western Victoria shrinks to one fifth of original size as it avoids rock lobsters and South Australia.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Mar 6, 2024

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