Wind

Renewables

Denmark signs off on massive artificial island plan for wind and green hydrogen
“Broad coalition” of Danish political parties agrees to establish two energy hubs and associated offshore wind farms, starting with a 3GW artificial island in the North Sea.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 5, 2021

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Coal

How AGL lost nearly $2 billion from its early push into wind farms
How did AGL manage to lose nearly $2 billion on its early wind farm investments? And can it avoid a repeat as it manages the survival and exit of its coal and gas assets.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 4, 2021

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Coal

AGL in massive $2.7 billion writedown, Origin also hit by lower power prices
AGL takes massive $2.7 billion hit from write-down of assets, as both it and Origin flag falling profits from lower power prices and higher gas costs.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

Feb 4, 2021

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Featured

Transmission projects in doubt after AEMC rejects revenue rule change
New transmission links considered essential to renewables transition in doubt after AEMC says six dollar a year impact too much to allow for change in rules.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 4, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Spain renewable energy auction achieves record low wind price
A fresh round of Spanish renewables auctions secures 3GW of new wind and solar projects, at record low prices for Europe.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 29, 2021

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Chart of the day

Solar and wind farms – and even some coal units – learn to dodge negative prices
Solar and wind farms are becoming adept at dancing around negative pricing events. Even some brown coal generators are showing surprising flexibility.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 29, 2021

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Chart of the day

“World first”: South Australia achieves 100pct solar, and lowest prices in Australia
South Australia now boasts cheapest grid power in Australia, thanks to its dominant share of wind and solar, and a world-first milestone of having solar meet all its electricity demand.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 29, 2021

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New wind farm and big battery project seeks planning approval in South Australia
Macquarie and Siemens Gamesa back new big wind and battery storage project near Hornsdale facility in South Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 28, 2021

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Wind

Massive wind power “kite” generator to be tested by Germany’s biggest utility
RWE Renewables and SkySails Power announce plans to fly 120sqm “kite” as part of three-year pilot project to evaluate airborne wind technology.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 27, 2021

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Renewables

Supermarkets and telcos lead Australian corporate push into wind and solar
Major retailers led the charge into the corporate renewable PPA market last year, underpinning a record number of projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 27, 2021

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Solar

Chart of the day: European wind and solar share vs Australia
How does Australia fare in the European renewable energy stakes? 2020 was a great year for renewables, so competition is tough.
Ketan Joshi

Jan 27, 2021

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Wind

Massive Golden Plains wind farm out of court and back on track, with amendments
Plans to build one of Australia’s largest wind farms are back on track, after a last-ditch High Court challenge to the 800-1000MW Victorian project was put to bed.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 22, 2021

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