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Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.
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NZ orders networks to “buy back” rooftop solar during peaks, in suite of DER-boosting reforms
No rebates has meant slow rooftop solar uptake in NZ. But a range of progressive electricity market reforms is seeking to unlock the full value of distributed energy for consumers and the grid.
Wind power sets a new state record, big batteries continue to edge out gas
Latest monthly data shows Australia’s wind and solar assets continuing to grow their contribution to the grid, as gas continues its year-on-year decline.
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Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.
NZ orders networks to “buy back” rooftop solar during peaks, in suite of DER-boosting reforms
No rebates has meant slow rooftop solar uptake in NZ. But a range of progressive electricity market reforms is seeking to unlock the full value of distributed energy for consumers and the grid.Wind power sets a new state record, big batteries continue to edge out gas
Latest monthly data shows Australia’s wind and solar assets continuing to grow their contribution to the grid, as gas continues its year-on-year decline.
Contentious solar project scrapped after work fails to start on time
After another change of hands, a solar project opposed by some locals has missed its planning permit deadline and is no longer going ahead.
Local council seeks annual $100,000 per road maintenance fee from wind and solar developers
A council at the heart of major wind and solar projects wants renewable energy developers to pay into a council-run fund to stay on top of road maintenance.
“The panels are never supposed to fail:” Solar contractor takes financial hit from troubled Australian project
Leading solar contractor takes a hit on one of its Australian projects, blaming the failure of PV modules and the loss of generation as it waited for replacements.
Huge solar and battery project shrugs off long-distance objectors with IPC approval
Huge solar and battery project given the green light by state’s independent planning regulator after being sent for reassessment by more than 50 public objections.
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