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First of 800 new towers erected for Australia’s most expensive transmission project to date

First of 800 new towers erected for Australia’s most expensive transmission project to date

The first of more than 800 new transmission towers for what is – for now – Australia’s most expensive transmission line have been erected.
Australia’s biggest syncon about to start work in Victoria

Australia’s biggest syncon about to start work in Victoria

The country’s biggest syncon is going through its commissioning process as other states scramble to get their hands on similar machines to boost system security.
Farmers prompt transmission giant to find new route for link supporting 100 pct renewables plan

Farmers prompt transmission giant to find new route for link supporting 100 pct renewables plan

Transmission company looking for new route for new high capacity line after local farming communities objected.
Are renewable zones solving solar and wind grid connection problems? Or making them worse?

Are renewable zones solving solar and wind grid connection problems? Or making them worse?

A new survey suggests grid connections aren’t the bogeyman they once were — but they’re still taking too long.
“A perfect failure!” Transmission tower collapses in the name of stronger renewable grids

“A perfect failure!” Transmission tower collapses in the name of stronger renewable grids

Footage of an electricity transmission tower collapsing in pile of dust would usually be cause for alarm, but in this video it’s being celebrated as a “perfect failure.”
Tasmania gives Rio Tinto smelter a power lifeline, but expects federal subsidy

Tasmania gives Rio Tinto smelter a power lifeline, but expects federal subsidy

The Bell Bay smelter given another year to do a deal with Hydro Tasmania as the state government leans on federal support to keep it going longer.
Australian drone company raises $US91 million to string high voltage power lines across the world

Australian drone company raises $US91 million to string high voltage power lines across the world

An Australian company using drones to slash the time and cost of stringing high voltage power lines has raised more money for its global expansion.
Victoria narrows down contenders for offshore wind transmission link, as Spanish giants compete again

Victoria narrows down contenders for offshore wind transmission link, as Spanish giants compete again

VicGrid unveils three consortia in running for offshore wind transmission link, with Spanish energy giants leading two of them.