Wind

Policy & Planning

Signs of life for wind and battery projects stuck in state planning limbo, but minister still has final word
Two wind and battery projects stuck in state government’s “call-in” queue for more than a year are moving forward, as the developer prepares to resubmit revised development applications.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 1, 2026

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Renewables

“Next generation” wind-battery hybrid and CIS winner wins landmark grid connection approval
One of the first projects in Australia to combine grid-forming wind generation with DC-coupled battery storage has won approval to connect to the main grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 30, 2026

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Renewables

If Australia is serious about 1.5°C, it needs to shut down coal by 2034 and install a lot more solar and batteries
If Australia got serious about climate and 1.5°C, what would it need to do on the grid? The market operator provides an answer – no coal, and a lot more solar and storage.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 29, 2026

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Wind

Slimmed-down wind and battery project receives state planning approval, solar component dropped
World’s biggest independent renewable developer gets state planning approval for a slimmed down wind and battery project that no longer includes a solar component.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 29, 2026

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Renewables

South Australia swings from three days of 100 pct renewables to worst drought in 7 years
South Australia just experienced its worst wind drought in seven years. The fleet of short-duration batteries went flat and gas filled the gap. What did we learn?
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2026

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Renewables

“It’s now a no-brainer:” Fortescue says Trump has done more for renewables than anyone in 100 years
Iron ore giant says Trump’s war on Iran and the disruption of fossil fuel markets has made switch to renewables “a no-brainer,” aided by technical innovation.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2026

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Renewables

Wind giant unveils huge new hybrid proposal, with option for batteries to be plugged into turbines
A major new wind and storage project is seeking state and federal approval for plans to install up to 76 turbines – with the option for each of those turbines to have batteries included.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2026

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Renewables

Big shortfall in wind will put Australia’s 2030 renewable target out of reach, AEMO says in latest blueprint
Drought in large-scale wind projects is putting Australia’s renewable targets under strain, and AEMO acknowledges they may still be out of reach even with a faster rollout.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 25, 2026

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Bowen says struggling wind projects can rebid, but won’t be able to change their contract
Bowen rules out renegotiating wind contracts under his flagship CIS, but says struggling projects are welcome to rebid in future tenders.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 24, 2026

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Renewables

Bring the data to the power: Answer to AI problem could help solve wind and solar curtailment
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 24, 2026

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Renewables

Big batteries caught short as worst wind drought in two years sends prices through the roof
Australia’s main grid chalked up its worst one-day wind drought in more than two years over the weekend, catching batteries short in one state in particular.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 22, 2026

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Wind

First towers erected, transformers arrive at only wind project being built in Australia’s biggest coal state
Works at the only wind farm being built in NSW right now takes two important steps forward, with erection of first towers and arrival of giant transformers.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 22, 2026

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