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Global industrial giant Molycop turns to wind and solar for half its electricity needs
Molycop Australia inks solar and wind PPA with Flow Power, to cover more than half its NSW electricity needs and tap into the demand response market.
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Back to drawing board for 200MW Victoria solar farm, as VCAT dismisses appeal
VCAT upholds local council decision that 200MW Bookaar Solar farm should not go ahead in south-west Victoria, due to "deficiencies" of planning application.
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UPC buys into South Australia pumped hydro and solar projects
UPC-AC seek to accelerate Baroota pumped hydro project in South Australia and neighbouring 300MW solar farm after buying majority stake.
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Rooftop solar slashes demand levels and emissions across main grid
Australian Energy Market Operator data shows rooftop solar pushing down demand in daytime hours and reducing emissions.
John Laing's 175MW Finley Solar Farm – the $170m project contracted to sell power to BlueScope Steel – has begun sending power to the NSW grid.
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Victoria residential solar market in “contraction,” data shows
New data shows "significant reduction" in Victoria residential solar installations, supporting industry claims the government's rooftop rebate has capped the market.
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SA approves plans for wind, solar, battery and hydrogen superhub
Plans to combine wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen production in “24/7” energy generation facility in SA have won state development approval.
ESCO Pacific's 70MW solar and battery plant in New South Wales Riverina region clears final development hurdle, with go-ahead to connect to NEM.
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Victoria drafts new guidelines to smooth way for solar farms
Victorian Labor flags changes to streamline development process for large-scale solar farms, while South Australia flags updated rules for both big wind and solar.
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NSW planning commission approves new solar project near Gunnedah
Second large-scale solar project near Gunnedah gets approval, despite objections from local pistol club worried about glare.
