Wind

Offshore wind milestone as Star of the South seabed survey gets underway
New milestone in the development of Australia’s first offshore wind farm, with launch of study to test seabed conditions off Gippsland coast in Victoria.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 28, 2023

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Coal

Record wind and solar deliver lower prices, loosen coal and gas power over grid
Record wind and solar generation helped loosen the vice like grip of fossil fuels over the grid and send prices down and emissions to new lows.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 28, 2023

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Solar

Floating solar developer lands first commercial install – at an offshore wind farm
Dutch offshore solar start-up wins contract to install and operate a floating solar system at the 759MW Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 27, 2023

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Wind

Australian renewables pioneer PacHydro rebrands, sees big demand for wind and solar
Pacific Hydro rebrands in bid to reposition as Australia’s leading renewables-only generator – and unveils plans including a new retail arm.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 26, 2023

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Net zero study finds Australia needs nearly three terawatts of wind and solar
New net zero study says Australia needs up to 3,000 gigawatts of new wind and solar to meet its 2050 target, or turn to gas and CCS.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 19, 2023

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First turbine goes up at “super-hybrid” offshore wind project, with floating solar and battery
First turbine installed at a “super-hybrid” offshore wind project that will include floating solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen production.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 19, 2023

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Renewables

Record 5GW of new solar and wind underway – and big batteries are getting bigger
New report reveals 2022 as highest year for new renewable construction commitments on record. And while there a fewer of them, big batteries are upsizing.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 18, 2023

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One of Australia’s oldest wind farms gets makeover and a new 15-year lease on life
One of Australia’s oldest wind farms, a two-turbine project that has slashed diesel use on a remote Queensland island, is having a makeover.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 17, 2023

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World’s biggest wind turbine – 15MW – delivers what it says on the label
New video shows Vestas’ massive 15MW offshore wind turbine prototype in action in Denmark after it achieved its nominal power rating earlier this month.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 17, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Investors release “credible” 1.5°C grid plan with rapid exit for coal
Australia’s biggest clean energy investors reveal 1.5°C plan for accelerated coal closures and massive spend in wind, solar, storage and transmission.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 17, 2023

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Victoria launches consultation on connection of Australia’s first offshore wind farms
Public consultation begins on development of connection points and transmission lines to connect Australia’s first offshore wind farms to the national grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 12, 2023

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Utilities

Rooftop solar eats everyone’s lunch and sends grid demand to record lows
Rooftop solar ate everyone’s lunch on a mild Easter holiday, sending grid demand to record lows but also causing unheard of levels of renewable curtailment.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 11, 2023

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