Wind

CleanTech Bites

New solar, wind projects may stall in face of network “bloodbath”
Developers say size and unpredictable nature of changes to output ratings could leave some wind and solar projects stalled at the gate, with big consequences for the market.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 12, 2019

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Coal

Germany sources 65% of electricity production from renewables in last week
Renewables accounted for 65% of Germany’s electricity production last week.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 12, 2019

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Wind

Construction begins on Mortlake South wind farm, transmission lines to be buried
Construction begins on Acciona’s 157.5MW Mortlake South wind farm, including Victoria’s first underground transmission line, in response to community concerns.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 11, 2019

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Wind and solar plants hit by massive de-ratings in congested grid
Major wind and solar farms hit by significant de-rating as AEMO adjusts marginal loss factors. Some facing 20% cut in output.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 8, 2019

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Renewables

Victoria announces planning rule change to smooth way for renewables boom
Victoria government changes state planning rules for grid connections for large-scale solar and wind energy development.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 5, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Did Morrison and Taylor listen when Snowy belled the cat on coal costs?
At press briefing to announce $1.4bn of taxpayer funds into Snowy Hydro, the CEO made it clear wind and solar were far cheaper than even existing coal power. Was the government listening?
Giles Parkinson

Mar 5, 2019

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Wind

Record renewable energy share of 56.5% for German system operator 50Hertz
German grid operator 50Hertz says 56.5% of the electricity consumed in 2018 across its grid area was supplied by renewable energy sources.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 5, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Renewable Energy Market Report – sharp declines in large scale certificates
Recent months saw a sharp decline in LGC prices with shortfall penalty strategies and surplus impacts much discussed. Meanwhile, STC supply continued to grow.
Marco Stella

Mar 4, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Australian wind turbine listening device prepares for commercial launch
Final trials of listening devices that monitor the health of wind turbines will take place in coming months ahead of a commercial launch mid year.
The Lead

Mar 4, 2019

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Wind

Windlab declares “force majeure” on Kennedy wind, solar battery project
Windlab says connection delays, floods and EPC problems caused “force majeure” on world-first wind, solar, battery park, and warns new connection rules are pushing up costs of renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 28, 2019

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Wind

New wind farms added 51GW of capacity around world in 2018
Cumulative global wind capacity reaches 591GW after 46.8GW of new onshore wind and 4.49GW of new offshore wind was installed around the world in 2018.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 27, 2019

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Renewables

Windlab secures $10m investment for East African development pipeline
Windlab locks in $10m investment from Japan-based Eurus Energy, to tip into its Africa development pipeline of around 1,650MW.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 27, 2019

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