Pumped Hydro

Deadline extended for Kidston storage project as it seeks equity and transmission deals
Genex extends deadline for debt financing deal as it seeks to land an equity partner for Kidston pumped hydro project and lock in transmission agreement.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 1, 2020

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Snowy 2.0 clears last major hurdle as Morrison gives environmental approval
In a gift to voters ahead of the Eden Monaro by-election, the Morrison government waves through environmental approval for Snowy 2.0.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 30, 2020

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New wind and storage projects unlocked as Marinus Link fast-tracked under ‘JobMaker’
Morrison government to fast-track approval of Marinus Link interconnector, that is set to unlock new investment in wind and storage as part of “Battery of Nation” project.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 15, 2020

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Pumped Hydro

Off-river pumped hydro could provide lower costs for energy storage
Off river pumped hydro sites using old mines or reservoirs are likely to deliver lower cost energy storage than other pumped hydro options.
Andrew Blakers and Matthew Stocks

May 22, 2020

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Snowy 2.0 gets planning tick of approval from NSW government
Controversial Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project receives planning approval from NSW government, but questions remain about its environmental and economic impacts.
Michael Mazengarb

May 21, 2020

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Snowy 2.0 tops Berejiklian’s planning fast-track for post Covid-19 recovery
Snowy 2.0 tops a list of projects to be fast-tracked through the planning system, as the NSW government looks for major construction stimulus opportunities.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 28, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Big cost swings point to more big battery storage, less pumped hydro
AEMO flags changes to Integrated System Plan after seeing cost of battery storage fall sharply, and acknowledging cost of new transmission, pumped hydro and gas plants has jumped.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 28, 2020

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Utilities

Hydro Tasmania says “deep storage” cheapest, most resilient option for renewable grid
Hydro Tasmania pushes case for “deep storage” as cheapest and most resilient option for a renewables grid, and wants to make sure regulators have the right modelling.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2020

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Coal

Morrison’s flagship energy policies – and private investment – stuck in parliamentary limbo
Parliament’s suspension means the Morrison government’s key energy initiatives, including the $1 billion Grid Reliability Fund, are stalled, along with private investment.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 8, 2020

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NSW approves critical Snowy 2.0 factory as more energy experts call for project halt
Snowy 2.0 tunnel segment factory gets planning approval as environmental groups and energy experts call for project to be halted, pending independent review.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 6, 2020

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New England pumped hydro study gets boost with ARENA funding
NSW and ARENA chip in funding to complete feasibility study into 600MW/7,200MWh pumped hydro project, central to New England REZ plans.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 3, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years gets green light
Genex says Kidston pumped hydro project in north Queensland certain to go ahead after landing a re-worked deal with EnergyAustralia.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 30, 2020

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