Wind

Policy & Planning

French energy giant seeks federal green tick for wind farm and big battery in hotly contested zone
The Australian arm of a French energy giant is seeking federal environmental approval to build a wind and battery project in one of state’s most contentious renewable energy zones.
Peter Hannam

Oct 6, 2026

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Wind

Offshore wind farm suffers its second turbine blade failure in two months
A Taiwanese offshore wind farm has experienced its second turbine blade failure in two months.
Joshua S Hill

Oct 6, 2026

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Renewables

Australia’s first offshore wind auction takes shape with longer contracts and special payments
Australia’s first offshore wind auction will adopt features of the UK’s successful program, including longer contracts and will add in a special “availability payment.”
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 6, 2026

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Renewables

Giga-scale Pilbara wind and solar project seeks to pass final planning hurdle
First Nations group behind several giga-scale renewables projects launches DA for its latest huge wind and solar proposal.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 6, 2026

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Wind

Plan to cap wind farm land lease payments sparks controversy, may jeopardise new projects
Controversy has erupted over a planned cap on land lease payments for wind farms in Germany, with the industry and banks warning it could jeopardise new projects.
Sören Amelang

Oct 6, 2026

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Renewables

Going full hybrid: Massive, $2 billion solar and battery proposed at site of newly expanded wind farm
More projects are going hybrid: A $2 billion solar and battery addition is proposed to what is already the state’s biggest and newly expanded wind farm.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 5, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Not a “dealbreaker:” Big Victorian wind project doesn’t need VNI West
The Macorna wind project will have a simpler ride through state planning, and insists it is still viable even if the proposes VNI West transmission line is not built.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 4, 2026

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Renewables

One of Australia’s biggest wind farms forced to revisit off-take deals after lengthy construction delays and repairs
Updated: Lengthy delays at what would have been the country’s biggest wind farm have forced its owners to go back to the table with its government-owned buyers.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 3, 2026

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Renewables

Biggest wind farm in two years reaches financial close, the ninth in last 12 months, and a new big battery
Updated: The biggest wind farm to reach financial close in Australia in the last two years has been confirmed, along with a new 1,600 MWh big battery.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 2, 2026

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Renewables

Large wind farm and big battery approved, subject to road rules and threatened bird management plan
Big wind and battery project approved by independent panel, subject to conditions, after state planning minister denied access to court appeal by opponents.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 2, 2026

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Wind

Origin Energy drops plan for massive wind project in New England, citing rising costs
Origin Energy has dropped plans to develop a major wind farm intended for 10 kms west of Walcha in NSW’s New England region.
Peter Hannam

Oct 1, 2026

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Commentary

New auctions are the last chance saloon for NSW wind, and its ability to replace coal
On the face of it, NSW wind development looks like an epic policy disaster. Hosts are ready for the party, the bar is open, the music is playing, but no-one has shown up.
David Leitch

Oct 1, 2026

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