Wind

Renewables

Huge wind and battery project avoids turbine cuts and name change to win state approval for the West
Developer dodges having to cut 18 turbines from its 750 MW wind plans and change the project name, instead winding up with “unanimous” support for its huge project.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 5, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State approves six new wind and battery projects before going into election caretaker mode
Two wind projects and four batteries have the green light from the state, including one that has been a lightning rod for opposition from a One Nation mayor.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 4, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Swedish developer slashes wind and battery proposal by 39 turbines, in “substantial” change to plans
Swedish developer “substantially” scales back the number of turbines it proposes to install as part of a huge wind and battery project put forward for state approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 3, 2026

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Renewables

Norway to fund two floating offshore wind demonstrations in fresh push to drive down costs
Norway has announced funding for two new floating offshore wind demonstration projects which will together install four 18.5 megawatt (MW) turbines.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 2, 2026

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Renewables

Australia’s most powerful turbines – up to 9.5 MW – mooted for giant wind project outside steel city
One of Australia’s leading wind farm developers is considering the most powerful turbines seen in the country for a 1.2 GW project near steel city of Whyalla.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 30, 2026

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Wind

“Tipping point”: Australia’s appeal to global offshore wind farm investors hangs in the balance, conference hears
Australia’s appeal to potential international offshore wind farm investors won’t last forever, All Energy conference hears.
Peter Hannam

Oct 30, 2026

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Renewables

Australia’s most successful renewables and storage developer seals huge debt deal to pave way for next round of projects
Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer raises $A1.8 billion in new debt to refinance existing portfolio and free up capital for future projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2026

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Renewables

Corporate buyers for wind and solar output are still rare, but the market is hurtling towards a contracting cliff
It’s been a big and transitional year for wind and solar PPAs in Australia, but experts warn of a looming “contracting cliff” that could catch some energy users short.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 30, 2026

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Renewables

Ratings system designed to restore trust in wind and solar developers goes live, with first batch scoring well
Online rating tool that ranks renewable energy developers and transmission companies against seven key criteria, including engagement and conduct, goes live.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 29, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Data centres without sufficient firm power could be switched off under Bowen rule change proposal
Electricity market rule changes could see data centres forced to power down to assist grid stability.
Peter Hannam

Oct 29, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Victoria Coalition promises quick review of transmission plans, as it soft pedals stance on renewables
Victoria’s likely next energy minister seeks to woo clean energy summit, promising quick fire review of transmission plans and conceding dominant role to be played by renewables.
Peter Hannam

Oct 28, 2026

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Renewables

“Big savings:” Fortescue signs first 3rd party customer for its giant Pilbara “green grid”
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue signs up owner of huge lithium mine as the first customer of its giant “green grid” in the Pilbara.
Joshua S Hill

Oct 28, 2026

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