The NSW government has drawn up the proposed map of the New England renewable energy zone, which will host 8GW of wind, solar and storage.
NSW draws up map for massive 8GW renewable energy zone in New England
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Forrest signs up Plug Power for world’s biggest hydrogen electrolyser Gigafactory
Andrew Forrest chooses US based Plug Power to build massive hydrogen Gigafactory in Queensland, the first of “tens” of such projects planned for Australia.
Colorado steel mill to become first to run almost entirely on solar power
New Bighorn solar farm in Colorado will enable the neighbouring steel plant to become the first in the world to be largely powered by solar.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Has Andrew Forrest made right call on thin film solar?
Andrew Forrest’s surprising big bet on thin film solar, renewable records tumble, and a crackdown by the regulators.
BHP signs landmark renewable energy deal for huge Olympic Dam mine
BHP signs deal with Australia’s largest hybrid wind and solar project to supply much of the power needs of its giant Olympic Dam mine.
NSW solar farms to be subject to extensive safety checks
SafeWork to carry out safety checks at NSW solar farms and construction sites following reports of poor practices.
“Unstoppable transition:” Australia can hit 91% renewables by 2030
Transgrid study says Australia could – and should – be 100% renewable powered by 2035, with all coal generation phased out by 2032.
Queensland coal generator pivots to renewable hydrogen, powered by solar and battery
Queensland government-owned coal generator to build a solar and battery-powered hydrogen electrolyser near Chinchilla on the Darling Downs.
Net zero by 2050 means eliminating fossil fuels from the grid by 2035
If Australia joins others in committing to net zero emissions by 2050, it will need to have a zero carbon grid by around 2035 to get there.
Rio Tinto flags possible wind and solar deals to power huge Gladstone smelter
Australia’s second biggest aluminium smelter now has a brighter future after Rio Tinto flags it could be powered by wind and solar.
