Wind

Wind and solar set new production records as they reshape Australia’s grid
Wind and solar have set new production records in Australia’s main grid as they continue to reshape the grid and displace coal and gas.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 23, 2021

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Featured

Massive rollout of wind, solar and batteries needed for net zero, says BNEF
Massive increase in deployment of wind, solar and battery storage needed over coming decade if world to meet net zero targets.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 22, 2021

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Hydrogen

WA targets 12% of global renewable hydrogen export market by 2030
WA wants its share in global green hydrogen market to be on par with its share in LNG exports today. But there are shades of blue to the plans.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 22, 2021

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Australia has huge offshore wind opportunity, if only government would get out of the way
Despite having some of the world’s best offshore wind resources, Australia is letting an untapped abundance of clean energy go to waste, new research says.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 22, 2021

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WA told to produce better plan for wind, solar and storage in net zero target
WA told its recent whole of system energy plan needs to be revised to focus on best opportunities for wind, solar and battery storage.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 21, 2021

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Wind

How floating wind microgrids are powering oil and gas rigs
Odfjell Oceanwind is renting out its WindGrid technology – mobile offshore wind units of 11MW each that serve microgrids powering oil and gas rigs.
Lisa Cohn

Jul 21, 2021

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Wind

Australian wind output record smashed after big boost from South Australia
Record wind output on Australia’s main grid on Tuesday afternoon, with a big boost from South Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 20, 2021

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Bulgana big battery switches on, but its biggest customer has collapsed
The third big battery in Victoria starts production, but the project’s major corporate customer has collapsed, ending plans for a very green greenhouse.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 19, 2021

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Wind

Wind output nears record levels as two big wind farms join the grid
Australia’s main grid came close to a new record for wind energy output over the weekend, as two new wind projects began production for the first time.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 19, 2021

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Wind

Wind farm overlooking closed Hazelwood coal plant seeks public approval
Plans for a 33 turbine wind farm overlooking the site of former Hazelwood coal-fired power station in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley put on public exhibition.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 18, 2021

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Renewables

The top 15 wind and solar power countries in 2020
Denmark and Uruguay generated 61% and 44% of their electricity from wind and solar in 2020. Many more source over 25% from wind and solar.
Hannah Broadbent

Jul 16, 2021

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Renewables

Explainer: How offshore floating wind farms work
Floating offshore wind farms are becoming a commercial technology, but there are still technical challenges that need to be solved.
Matthew Lackner

Jul 15, 2021

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