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Construction begins on network upgrade to bring major coal region into the energy future

Construction begins on network upgrade to bring major coal region into the energy future

Ausgrid will start building the REZ based around existing infrastructure in early 2026, with work expected to be done within two years.
Spanish energy giant wins contract to build the other contentious Victoria transmission line

Spanish energy giant wins contract to build the other contentious Victoria transmission line

Spanish energy giant bags another key transmission project in Australia, winning the rights to build the Western Renewables Link in Victoria.
Australia’s largest energy transmission project is now 90 pct complete

Australia’s largest energy transmission project is now 90 pct complete

Australia’s largest transmission project is now 90 per cent complete, with more than 10 million work hours clocked up to date.
Investors sink $50m into Aussie detection tech that gives early warning on bushfire risk and ageing networks

Investors sink $50m into Aussie detection tech that gives early warning on bushfire risk and ageing networks

Technology designed following the Black Saturday bushfires which can detect grid faults long before they’re a problem has landed a $50m investment.
Network company gets approval for “community power” pilot for PV and batteries, despite fierce opposition

Network company gets approval for “community power” pilot for PV and batteries, despite fierce opposition

Network gets regulatory approval for major battery-solar pilot, despite strong opposition, but the rider is that it must provide spatial mapping.
ISP: New grid roadmap leans towards quicker transition, but all eyes on transmission costs and options

ISP: New grid roadmap leans towards quicker transition, but all eyes on transmission costs and options

The release of the next planning roadmap for the grid this week heads a busy and important fortnight for the energy market, with “step change” still at its core.
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.