Pumped Hydro

Storage

“Australia’s biggest engineering debacle:” Snowy 2.0 costs double again to reported $12bn
Experts call for an independent review of Snowy 2.0 as costs of the controversial project are reported to have doubled again to $12 billion, not including transmission.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 30, 2023

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Coal

EnergyAustralia closes in on first big battery deals as it searches for new partner
EnergyAustralia says it is nearing decisions on the first big batteries it will actually own in Australia as it plans to spend $400 million upgrading its Yallourn brown coal generator.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 7, 2023

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Storage

Australia seeks 24 gigawatt hours of storage, and batteries have the front seat
Australia confirms it is seeking 24 gigawatt hours of storage through its capacity investment scheme, with batteries looking best placed.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 5, 2023

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NSW Government

Location of giant pumped hydro project moved after community push-back
EnergyAustralia decides to shift top reservoir and bury the pump house of proposed pumped hydro project after feedback from the local community.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 2, 2023

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Storage

Genex secures new finance to shore up pumped hydro and fund big battery plans
Genex Power secures $44.5m funding deal with J-Power to bring home flagship pumped hydro project and drive development of huge Bulli Creek battery.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 30, 2023

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Storage

Why eight-hour batteries are smarter choice than pumped hydro for Queensland
In light of the huge cost of Borumba, we take a look at how a 6GW/8 hour battery is a superior choice to a 2GW/24 hour pumped hydro project in Queensland.
David Leitch

Jun 19, 2023

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Storage

Queensland’s giant Borumba storage plan will cost double early estimates: Batteries are cheaper
Why has Queensland committed so deeply to huge and expensive pumped hydro projects? There are cheaper options.
David Leitch

Jun 15, 2023

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Renewables

Queensland budgets $19bn for shift to renewables, in huge push away from coal
“The most significant investment ever:” Queensland government allocates $19 billion over four years to ensure the state meets its renewable energy targets.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 13, 2023

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Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in
Windy conditions in south-eastern Australia last week led to an interesting energy generation mix for Tasmania, including more wind than hydro.
Sophie Vorrath

May 29, 2023

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Featured

NSW Energy Security Corp to address “spiralling costs” of pumped hydro projects
NSW energy minister Penny Sharpe says the Energy Security Corp will help address the spiralling costs of pumped hydro which lost out to battery storage in a recent tender.
Giles Parkinson

May 24, 2023

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Policy & Planning

What do you call a coal plant on a 2050 grid? “Incredibly expensive insurance”
What is a forecast of 14GW of coal in Australia in 2050 doing in a net zero scenario?
Sophie Vorrath

May 23, 2023

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Utilities

Snowy 2.0 project gets new boss as Florence still stuck in the mud
Snowy names new head of Snowy 2.0 project but still unsure of cost blowouts, as the country’s other pumped hydro project reports good progress.
Giles Parkinson

May 23, 2023

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