Wind

Storage

South Australia enjoys 80.1 pct wind and solar share in blackout-free summer
South Australia sources more than 80 per cent of its power needs from wind and solar over summer. Soon, the country’s main grid will be doing the same.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 6, 2023

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How a wind farm and a big battery will deliver 24/7 power to one of world’s biggest mines
Neoen reveals how a big battery and a wind farm will provide “baseload renewables” to one of the world’s biggest mines. It’s a blueprint for the future grid.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 5, 2023

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World-first “energy island” takes shape in North Sea with contracts awarded
A ground-breaking offshore wind “energy island” is one step closer to being realised, after a Belgian consortium was tapped to build the project.
Amalyah Hart

Mar 2, 2023

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Solar

Neoen to spend more on longer duration batteries as storage makes mark on the grid
Neoen to more than double its average battery storage duration as it looks to more firming contracts and a new 20GW capacity target for 2030.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 1, 2023

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Policy & Planning

“Not climate justice:” Greta Thunberg joins call to tear down two huge Norway wind farms
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins protesters calling for removal of two wind farms found to have interfered with indigenous rights.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 28, 2023

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The NEM’s frequency behaviour – how is it going with all this new wind and solar?
Do wind and solar projects affect frequency in the main grid? And how to they compare to other technologies? A deep dive into an essential grid service.
Bruce Miller

Feb 27, 2023

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NSW Government

NSW declares fifth renewable energy zone, with offshore wind and storage focus
NSW declares the fifth and so far final renewable energy zone, with the latest to focus on offshore wind, storage and green hydrogen.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 27, 2023

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Multimedia

Large scale wind and solar smash output records on main grid
Output of wind and solar smashes previous records in main grid, as renewable output hits new peaks in South Australia and Victoria, and gas posts a record low.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 25, 2023

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Featured

Big win for wind, solar and storage as ministers reject ESB on grid congestion
Energy ministers dump another controversial ESB proposal in big win for wind, solar and storage projects over grid congestion issues.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 24, 2023

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National security: Would an enemy really try to blow up an offshore wind farm in Australia?
Federal energy minister Chris Bowen asked if offshore wind turbines are a threat to national security because an enemy could blow them up. In Europe, it’s a valid question.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 24, 2023

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Wind

Enel boss visits energy giant’s first Australian wind farm in time for first concrete pours
Enel Green Power is making first concrete pours at its first Australian wind farm, just in time for visit of global CEO.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 17, 2023

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Solar

Wind and solar take wholesale electricity prices below zero for whole week in Victoria
Victoria becomes first state grid to experience average negative wholesale electricity prices for whole week, thanks to wind and solar and low demand.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 17, 2023

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