Wind

Renewables

Did anti-wind ideology cause Coalition to ban Lord Howe Island turbines?
New documents reveal that then environment minister Josh Frydenberg went against department advice when he decided to block two wind turbines on Lord Howe Island.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2019

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Australia’s capital to be first city outside Europe to transition to 100% renewables
ACT to become the first jurisdiction outside Europe to complete the switch from fossil fuel electricity to a grid powered completely by renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 18, 2019

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10 ways technology can meet the Paris climate targets
New report lists 10 measures – using current technologies – that can keep global warming well below 2°C. But not at current rates of progress, and not without good policy.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2019

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Markets

New investment fund targets small solar and wind farms in Australia
Foresight Renewable Energy Income Fund to make loans of $5-$30 million, predominantly to smaller-scale wind and solar projects in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 13, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Taylor wants coal generators to stay on line and “run at full tilt”
Taylor says renewables are growing but he wants existing coal generators to stay online and “run at full tilt”.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 13, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

ACT to get big battery as part of new wind, solar, auction to support shift to EVs
ACT seeks 250MW of new wind and solar, plus battery storage, as part of plans to “future proof” 100% renewables in face of growing economy, and shift to electric vehicles and buildings.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 12, 2019

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Neoen unveils massive wind, solar battery project in South Australia
Neoen unveils massive wind, solar and battery project, taking total pipeline in South Australia to more than $20bn, and keeping state on track for Liberal government’s “net 100%” renewables target.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 11, 2019

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Australia’s main grid hits new peak of 41 per cent wind and solar
Wind and solar hit new record share of output in Australia’s main grid on Saturday.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 9, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia has met its renewable energy target. But don’t pop the champagne
Energy minister Angus Taylor says investment in renewable energy is not slowing down. This bold claim flies in the face of the evidence.
Dylan McConnell

Sep 8, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Wind, solar and storage prompt re-design of Australia’s energy market
Energy Security Board sets out to re-design Australia’s electricity market, given the shift to wind, solar and storage, and wants submissions by the end of the month.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 6, 2019

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Markets

Duck! Wind and solar now account for 17% of demand in Australia’s main grid
Everyone knew that a large increase in wind and solar was going to force down electricity prices. Few thought it would happen in late winter 2019.
David Leitch

Sep 3, 2019

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Wind

Queensland government gives nod to 64MW wind farm near Kingaroy
Queensland government approves plans for 64MW wind farm to go ahead west of Kingaroy.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 2, 2019

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