Pumped Hydro

Storage

Game-changing “virtual storage” deal struck between Macquarie, Shell and Hydro Tas
A “virtual storage” contract between Hydro Tasmania and two buyers – Macquarie Group and Shell-owned ERM Power – heralds the arrival of game-changing digital energy market tools.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 21, 2021

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New front in transmission war, as TransGrid flags Snowy 2.0 network upgrades
NSW ministers called on to prevent “wholesale destruction” of Kosciuszko National Park by Snowy 2.0 transmission line works.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 20, 2021

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Renewables

Genex commences early works at flagship pumped hydro project
Genex starts early works at Kidston pumped hydro project in anticipation of final sign off by key project partners.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 23, 2020

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Genex buys more time to finalise flagship pumped hydro project
Genex board confident of landing final investment approvals for pumped hydro project after securing more time from key project partners.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 22, 2020

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Coal

Old Hunter Valley coal mine could be turned into big pumped hydro storage plant
An old underground coal mine near Newcastle could be converted into a 600MW pumped hydro storage facility.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 18, 2020

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Taylor’s UNGI may underwrite two state-owned hydro projects in Tasmania
Morrison’s investment in Marinus Link set to unlock investment in new hydro energy plants in Tasmania, as concerns raised about government interventions.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 15, 2020

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Morrison steps in to take majority stake in Marinus Link project
Morrison steps in to provide $94 million to co-fund development of the Marinus Link undersea cable, as part of a deal struck with the Tasmanian government.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 15, 2020

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Renewables

Genex kick-starts Kidston wind project, securing partnership with J-Power
Genex secures $1.5m development deal with Japanese utility J-Power to commence development works for Kidston wind project.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 30, 2020

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Wind

REP to fast track 500MW wind component of “battery of the north” renewables hub
REP brings forward 500MW wind component of Bowen renewable energy hub, as state authorities kick off environmental review of “battery of the north”.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2020

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CEFC chips in to help fund transmission links for Snowy 2.0
CEFC strikes $125m deal with TransGrid to deliver new network infrastructure, helping to fund Snowy 2.0’s connection to the main grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 27, 2020

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NSW budget delivers $50m to accelerate pumped hydro storage projects
NSW government locks in $50 million in recoverable grants to accelerate the construction of new pumped-hydro energy storage projects across the state.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 17, 2020

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Snowy Hydro pumps up its numbers, but do they hold water?
Snowy Hydro is using unpublished negative price data to boost prospects of Snowy 2.0’s commercial success. But the claims raise more questions than answers.
Bruce Mountain

Oct 21, 2020

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