Wind

South Australia hopes to be “hydrogen superpower” with 118GW of wind and solar
South Australia sets sights on becoming hydrogen superpower, with more than 110GW of wind and solar, nearly 40 times its current capacity.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 29, 2023

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Victorian Government

“Cheaper, cleaner power:” Consultation opens for new Victoria offshore wind zone
Updated: Community consultations to open for new offshore wind zone in Southern Ocean that could host 14GW of capacity and have first generation by 2030.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 28, 2023

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The “nonsense” rules that threaten to scupper dozens of wind and solar projects
Industry experts warn new rules imposed on wind and solar projects will force developers to re-assess their projects and consider taking their investment elsewhere.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2023

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Hydrogen

New 10MW electrolyser to feed gas into homes, experts shake their heads
“We are past 10MW pilots” says one expert, as others worry about perpetuating gas dependency with hydrogen.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 26, 2023

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Solar

Wind blows down more output and generation records on Australia’s main grid
Updated: Wind energy output and generation records blown away by wintery conditions over the weekend, as well as records for large scale solar and wind combined.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2023

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Solar

BHP plans 550MW of wind, solar and storage as Pilbara mines go electric
BHP planning wind, solar and storage to supply its Pilbara mine sites, and the extra power needed to electrify its haulage and train fleet.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 23, 2023

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Australia’s biggest wind precinct hit by connection delays and cost blowout
Updated: Queensland government owned CleanCo pulls wind project planned for Australia’s biggest wind precinct, citing connection delays and rising costs.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 19, 2023

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AGL signs up to biggest wind project in NSW, says PPA costs have jumped
Australia’s biggest coal generator signs contract to take nearly half the output of what will be the biggest wind farm in NSW, and says contracts prices are rising.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 15, 2023

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Australia slips in renewable rankings amid doubts over 82 pct target and green hydrogen
Australia slips further down renewable energy rankings due to questions about its renewables targets and green hydrogen. US and Germany take top two spots.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 15, 2023

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ACT starts to bank its cheapest wind power yet in next stage to kick out fossil fuels
ACT starts to source its cheapest wind power yet, guaranteeing lower prices into the future as it moves to next stage of kicking out fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 13, 2023

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Wind

Ørsted and Vestas to use low-carbon steel and recycled blades in offshore wind projects
Ørsted and Vestas announce “industry-first” partnership to deliver “net-zero wind farms” with turbine towers made from low-carbon steel and blades made from recycled materials.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 13, 2023

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Multimedia

Tasmania wind farms do best in May, Queensland dominates solar rankings
List of top 20 wind and solar farms in month of May shows the wind blows in Tasmania and the sun shines in Queensland.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 12, 2023

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