Utility PV

Two First Nations-backed solar farms cleared to help power Pilbara and its huge iron ore mines
Two First Nations-backed solar projects cleared for construction in the Pilbara, to power mining and industry and give back to Indigenous communities.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2024

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People power: How rooftop PV now rules roost over coal in the midday sun
The gap between rooftop solar and coal hits new peak, with output from homes and businesses almost double that of the country’s remaining coal generators at times.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 20, 2024

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Genex lines up new partner for biggest solar farm as coal giant steps in to fill Fortescue’s hydrogen void
Genex signs up Queensland coal giant Stanwell for what will be Australia’s biggest solar farm after a previous deal with Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue was terminated.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 17, 2024

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Utility PV

Genex refinances its two operating solar projects
takeover target Genex Power has successfully refinanced its portfolio of two operating solar projects.
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Jul 4, 2024

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Renewables

X-Elio seeks green tick for 350MW solar farm and two-hour big battery in Queensland
Spain-based X-Elio seeks federal green tick for a 350 MW solar farm and two-hour big battery in Western Downs region.
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May 30, 2024

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest plans massive 2GW wind and solar project, backed by gigawatt-scale 12-hour battery
Andrew Forrest’s latest renewable mega project proposal includes a battery component with up to 12 hours of storage.
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May 30, 2024

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“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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Solar

Neoen calls time on pioneering off-grid solar and battery project, decommissions Degrussa
Less than a decade after it was built to power a remote WA copper mine, Neoen confirms it will dismantle the Degrussa solar and battery project. But what will become of the panels?
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 19, 2024

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Solar

Solar farms face “large, unpredictable” revenue swings as marginal loss factors strike again
Clean Energy Investor Group warns solar projects in parts of NSW and Victoria face big hits to revenue, as “old issues around MLFs come back to haunt the industry.”
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 19, 2024

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Solar

Ark progresses plan for solar farm next to world’s largest eight-hour battery
With plans locked in for a battery that could be the largest of its kind in the world, Ark Energy is seeking approval for a 500MW solar farm to go with it.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 18, 2024

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Utility PV

Two First Nations-backed solar farms cleared to help power Pilbara and its huge iron ore mines

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Genex lines up new partner for biggest solar farm as coal giant steps in to fill Fortescue’s hydrogen void

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“We need to get this right:” Pressure mounts on AEMO to reform grid congestion penalties

Neoen calls time on pioneering off-grid solar and battery project, decommissions Degrussa

Solar farms face “large, unpredictable” revenue swings as marginal loss factors strike again

Ark progresses plan for solar farm next to world’s largest eight-hour battery

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