Pumped Hydro

Storage

NSW flooded by 11GW of pumped hydro proposals for big flip to renewables
NSW attracts 28 pumped hydro projects totalling 11 gigawatts to help back up wind and solar in its rapid switch to renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 2, 2021

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Renewables

Australia’s oldest open cut coal mine to be transformed into major renewables hub
Large-scale solar, battery storage and green hydrogen production have been added to pumped hydro plans for Australia’s oldest open-cut coal mine.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 26, 2021

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NSW Government

Canadian energy giant advances 2,600MWh pumped hydro project near Bathurst
ATCO progresses pumped hydro project near Bathurst, which it hopes will gain a spot in the first renewable energy zone in NSW to go to tender.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 14, 2021

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Markets

“We’ve been caught out:” Switch to 5-minute settlement traps market turtles
Alinta admits to being “caught out” by price spikes since 5-minute settlement, and is flagging changes to cap contracts, and maybe a big battery.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 8, 2021

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Snowy 2.0 hit by another blow out in costs, and consumers will foot the bill
New report questions assumptions over costs and benefits of new transmission link for Snowy 2.0, and why consumers will be lumped with the cost.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 13, 2021

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Wivenhoe pockets rare windfall from Callide coal explosion, but where was big battery?
Wivenhoe pumped hydro plant scores windfall gains in high prices that followed Callide coal explosion.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 23, 2021

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New AEMO boss wants Australian grids ready to handle 100 pct renewables by 2025
“Unchartered territory:” AEMO’s Daniel Westerman wants Australia’s grids to be able to handle 100 pct renewable penetration within four years.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 13, 2021

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Storage

NSW offers grants to secure 3GW of pumped hydro to replace coal
NSW offers grants to help secure 3GW of pumped hydro projects in time for next wave of coal fired power station closures.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 9, 2021

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“Reprehensible:” Snowy slammed over deal to use Kosciuszko Park as a dump
Snowy Hydro to pay token sum to dump spoil in Kosciuszko National Park, in deal slammed as “reprehensible” and a $1.5 billion subsidy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2021

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Pumped hydro boost follows “battery blitz” as state responds to Callide coal explosion
Queensland to invest in pumped hydro storage upgrade as it continues to look to energy storage in response to the Callide coal generator explosion.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 5, 2021

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Storage

Tasmanian utility says biggest Marinus Link best for fast renewables switch
TasNetworks says bigger MarinusLink project will deliver the greatest benefits for consumers, especially under a rapid transition to clean energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 28, 2021

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Storage

NSW launches $50m grant program for pumped hydro projects
NSW government launches a $50 million grant program, hoping to attract up to 3,000MW of pumped hydro projects to the state.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2021

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