Wind

Bald Hills wind farm decision shows anti-wind sentiment still blowing strong
Bald Hills wind farm decision a side-show to main event, but it reveals that anti-wind sentiment still blowing strong.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 21, 2020

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Renewables

Japan set to push past 2030 renewable energy target
Massive investment in solar and wind is forecast to send Japan past its established renewable energy target of between 22-24% by 2030.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 21, 2020

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Renewables

First floating wind farm in Wales cleared for development in Celtic Sea
UK government awards seabed rights to developers of Blue Gem Wind, a 96MW floating wind demonstration project that will be a first for Wales.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 21, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Neoen files plans for $3bn wind and solar farm with battery 10 times bigger than Hornsdale
Neoen files plans for huge wind and solar project backed by massive battery nearly ten times bigger than Tesla big battery at Hornsdale, and with the promise to replace gas.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 20, 2020

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Wind

Tilt says clarity needed as grid connection delays threaten Australia investment
Tilt – stung by delays at its new Victoria wind farm – warns that lack of clarity over connection issues puts future investment in Australia’s main grid at risk.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Aug 19, 2020

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Renewables

Pic of the Day: Final oversized components delivered to Stockyard Hill wind farm
The last major components have been delivered to the 530MW Stockyard Hill wind farm, set to be one of Australia’s largest.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 19, 2020

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Wind

Police called in as Latrobe Valley wind farm site vandalised
A mesh-metal tower used to measure wind conditions at the proposed Delburn wind farm in Victoria has been toppled in an incident being investigated by police.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 18, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Is AEMO’s “step change” scenario of 94% renewables really a stretch target?
It may represent the world’s fastest energy transition, but is AEMO’s step change scenario to 94% really such a stretch target?
Giles Parkinson

Aug 18, 2020

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Policy & Planning

California grid melts in record heat. Are renewables to blame?
The California grid is failing to meet demand in a record heatwave. It is already becoming clear that this is a story of mismanagement, rather than the fault of renewables.
Ketan Joshi

Aug 18, 2020

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Aussie “stethoscope for wind turbines” invention could save industry $500m
Australian developed ‘stethoscope for wind turbines’ is looking to substantially cut maintenance and repair costs through early damage detection.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 18, 2020

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Wind

Massive 1200MW Forest Wind project gets “vital” boost from state legislation
Legislation to fast-track the development of a 226 turbine wind farm within exotic pine plantations in Queensland has passed through state parliament.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 17, 2020

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NSW Government

NSW to fund four new big battery projects as it readies to flick switch from coal
NSW backs four new big battery projects, and gives funding for another half dozen even bigger battery, pumped hydro and compressed air energy storage proposals.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 15, 2020

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