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Oil and gas majors could lead Australian renewables development by 2020
Rystad Energy report says oil and gas majors may be dominant renewable developers in Australia by 2020.
Governments Renewables Utilities Western Australian Government Wind
Alinta gets regulatory approval for W.A.’s biggest wind farm
Alinta wins regulatory approval for Yandin wind farm, which will be biggest in Western Australia.
Renewables Solar Storage Utilities Wind
Infigen buys first gas plant to support more cheap renewables
Infigen says "firm renewables" cost between $55 to $67/MWh - well below the price of the current coal-dominated grid.
Ausgrid Smart Energy Solar Storage Utilities
Ausgrid seeks to expand virtual power plant to cut back on network costs
Network operator Ausgrid seeking proposals to expand its virtual power plant, targeting the estimated 5,000 batteries within its network and help defray investment costs.
Battery Simec Energy South Australian Government Utility PV
Gupta’s Cultana solar farm gets green light – overcomes objections from Adani
The 280MW Cultana solar farm has received planning approval, after objections were raised by its neighbour, Adani Renewables.
Origin Snowy Hydro Solar South Australian Government Utilities
South Australia solar farms switch off as prices fall below zero
The two biggest solar farms switch off in South Australia as market prices go negative. Anyone got a solar sponge?
Markets Renewables Smart Energy Solar Utilities
Hanwha to launch 100% renewable “next gen” energy retailer in Australia
Leading solar manufacturer Hanwha to launch “next generation” 100% renewable electricity retailer in Australia, using software platform of UK-based Octopus Energy.
Markets News & Commentary Smart Energy Utilities
Regulator’s ruling on default market offers might not lower prices
Some customers may see some bill reductions, but the Australian Energy Regulator's decision on DMOs is unlikely to take the political heat out of electricity prices.
AGL says lower cost of grid-scale battery storage will be the "game changer" for renewables in Australia, sees big shift in household storage and EVs.
Markets News & Commentary Renewables Utilities
ERM seeks wind and solar bids for PPA offering to small business customers
ERM Power launches new product offering made-to-fit, short-term and flexible contracts between renewable energy developers and corporate energy consumers.
