Pumped Hydro

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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Pumped Hydro

Genex said to be “days away” from off-take deal for Kidston pumped hydro
Reports suggest Genex Power is days away from inking an offtake deal for its 250MW Kidston pumped hydro project in northern Queensland.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 24, 2020

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Renewables

Tasmania sets world-leading target of 200 per cent renewables by 2040
Tasmania Liberal government says it will release a new Renewable Energy Action Plan in April, to chart the path to updated target of 200% renewables generation by 2040.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 4, 2020

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Renewables

How to run the National Electricity Market on 96 per cent renewables
Windlab simulation of 96% renewable NEM shows very high renewables penetration is possible with boosted wind and solar, firmed by existing hydro and readily achievable levels of storage.
David Osmond

Mar 3, 2020

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Storage

Genex remains upbeat on pumped storage in result dented by solar plant outage
Genex says its pumped hydro plans at Kidston remain “an outstanding opportunity for large-scale energy storage,” in a half-year result marred only by Kidston solar plant outage.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 2, 2020

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ARENA says it has chosen preferred pumped hydro project in South Australia
ARENA says it has chosen preferred pumped hydro storage project in South Australia, but won’t release name until negotiations for $40m grant are complete.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 26, 2020

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“Worst possible project in worst possible location” – NPA slams Snowy 2.0
National Parks Association of NSW argues there are serious flaws in Snowy 2.0 business and environmental case and calls for an independent review of the project.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 26, 2020

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AGL pulls plug on pumped hydro project shortlisted for ARENA grant
AGL’s plans to use an exhausted mine for a pumped hydro project in the Adelaide Hills apparently derailed by its partner’s discovery of a new mineral resource.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 22, 2020

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Storage

Big batteries enjoy record revenues, but pumped hydro struggles
Grid scale batteries enjoy record revenues in fourth quarter, but pumped hydro storage struggles to deliver profits.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 12, 2020

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