Wind

Renewables

Developer behind Australia’s biggest operating wind farm advances plans for new 50-turbine project
The originator of one of the biggest wind farms in Australia is advancing its plans for a new 50-turbine project in a state where wind farms are facing political push-back.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 9, 2026

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Solar

State launches huge new renewables tender for land “twice the size of Kangaroo Island”
State says applications are now open for project feasibility licenses over two massive release areas in the final stretch to net 100 per cent renewables.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 9, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 8, 2026

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Renewables

Wind power sets a new state record, big batteries continue to edge out gas
Latest monthly data shows Australia’s wind and solar assets continuing to grow their contribution to the grid, as gas continues its year-on-year decline.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 8, 2026

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Solar

Local council seeks annual $100,000 per road maintenance fee from wind and solar developers
A council at the heart of major wind and solar projects wants renewable energy developers to pay into a council-run fund to stay on top of road maintenance.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 7, 2026

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Renewables

“Scientific dead end:” The new push to get wind turbine syndrome back on the radar
Infrasound as a health issue is popping up again in Facebook groups and in real life talks, as proponents return to old pseudoscientific claims.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2026

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Wind

Onshore wind energy prices hit seven year low in latest tenders
Wind auction prices in Germany hit a seven year low, averaging around $93/MWh.
Edgar Meza

Apr 2, 2026

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Renewables

Peak load tipped to double as industries flock to Australia’s world-first 100 pct renewables grid
Peak demand is expected to double over the next decade as industries flock to take advantage of the world’s first 100 pct net renewable grid built around wind and solar.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 31, 2026

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Chart of the day

Sunshine State sets a new renewables record – before the sun comes up
When the sun don’t shine, the wind often blows – in this case, setting a new renewables record for Queensland in the wee hours of the morning.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 31, 2026

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Renewables

Forty-eight concrete pours down, 21 to go: Construction powers ahead on huge Forrest wind farm
Progress update on a wind farm being developed by Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy says the concrete foundations have been poured for 48 of its 69 turbines.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 30, 2026

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Renewables

Local council drops court case against one of Australia’s most hotly contested wind projects
Legal bid to overturn state approval of a NSW wind project ends with a whimper, after the council behind the court proceedings agreed to drop the case.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 27, 2026

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Renewables

“Self-erecting” wind turbine hits power milestone ahead of joining Fortescue Pilbara project
A prototype wind turbine using “self-erecting” tower technology is running at full capacity, ahead of joining a “proof-of-concept” project in the Pilbara this year.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 26, 2026

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