Wind

Solar and wind projects fear big delays from new “one at a time” connection rules
Wind and solar developers fear major delays due to proposed new “one at a time” connection rules designed to handle anticipated flood of new projects.
Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2021

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RenewEconomy unveils interactive maps of Australia’s big wind and solar farms
RenewEconomy unveils two more interactive maps – large scale solar farms and large scale wind farms, both operating and under construction.
Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2021

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Solar

Massive Port Augusta wind-solar hybrid project to be energised within months
Infigen tells state regulators it hopes to energise its 270MW Port Augusta wind-solar hybrid project in September, and start full operation early next year.
Michael Mazengarb

May 28, 2021

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Renewables

Surge in big battery investments masks collapse in new wind and solar
CEC says battery storage investment is surging, but Morrison government interference has helped push investment in wind and solar to a five year low.
Michael Mazengarb

May 26, 2021

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Coal

Taylor pushes for “physical” capacity market in latest thrust for fossil fuels
Taylor now says wind and solar boom has been “excellent news”, but is pushing for a new market mechanism that could protect coal and gas.
Giles Parkinson

May 25, 2021

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Hydrogen

Japan to use ammonia at coal plant in boost for Australia’s biggest wind and solar project
Japan to use ammonia to co-fire a 1GW coal plant in trial that could lead to development of Australia’s biggest wind and solar project.
Joshua S Hill

May 25, 2021

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We need grid ready for 100 pct renewables now, not in a few decades: AEMO
Australian Energy Market Operator underlines need for rapid upgrade to national grid and market systems, warning Australia is hurtling towards 100% renewables.
Giles Parkinson

May 25, 2021

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Renewables

Huge 10GW of offshore wind capacity near Iceland to help power UK
HIP unveiled ambitious plans to build 10GW of offshore wind to help power UK after it shutters its last coal plant and first generation nuclear.
Joshua S Hill

May 25, 2021

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US battery surge unlocks record growth in wind and solar pipeline
A new study shows a steady pipeline of wind, solar and storage planned to connect to the US grid as Biden steps up ambitions.
Ketan Joshi

May 25, 2021

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Wind

Queensland steps in to back wind and battery plant vetoed by Keith Pitt
Queensland government partly funds grid upgrade it says will support Kaban wind and battery hub snubbed at last minute by federal Coalition.
Giles Parkinson

May 21, 2021

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Renewables

Western Australia’s biggest wind farm formally opened, with PPA to come
Western Australia’s largest wind energy project, the 214MW Yandin wind farm, is formally open and will be one of the most productive in the country.
Sophie Vorrath

May 19, 2021

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Wind

Massive wind farm contract to help power 46 Victorian councils
Forty-six Victorian councils sign up to buy 240GWh of renewable electricity from two major wind farms in deal with Snowy Hydro-owned retailer Red Energy.
Sophie Vorrath

May 19, 2021

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