Wind

Wind

Solar is favourite energy choice for Australians, while climate deniers prefer nuclear and coal
Large scale and rooftop solar are the most popular energy choices for Australians, although climate deniers prefer nuclear and coal, and really don’t like wind farms.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 29, 2025

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Wind

Major blooper on wind output has stranded some of Australia’s best projects with no grid access
A wrong call on wind output has left some of Australia’s best wind projects stranded without a grid connection. Many say the error was avoidable, but is it reversible?
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“A chilling signal:” Industry rails against Trump attack on shovel-ready offshore wind project
Renewables industry reels in wake of Donald Trump’s extraordinary intervention, ordering construction of a fully permitted and shovel ready offshore wind project to be “stopped cold.”
Joshua S Hill & Sophie Vorrath

Apr 23, 2025

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Renewables

Four huge wind, solar and battery projects granted grid access, but capacity trimmed in key REZ
Updated: Four huge wind, solar and battery projects win grid access in new renewable zone, but the biggest talking point could be the lower capacity offered.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2025

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Final turbine installed at largest wind project in state edging closer to 100 pct net renewables
The last of 75 turbines has been installed at the biggest wind project yet built in South Australia which will help edge the state closer to 100 pct net renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2025

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Renewables

Biggest wind farm and two eight hour batteries slated for Australia’s most advanced renewable state
Plans unveiled for what would be the biggest wind farm in South Australia, with two eight-hour big batteries, to help support Whyalla’s green steel ambitions.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 22, 2025

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Wind

Wind farm developer wants taller turbines to avoid collisions with black cockatoos
A wind farm developer is asking for permissions to increase the height of proposed turbines, which it says will help protect Carnaby black cockatoos.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 22, 2025

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Wind

Small Tasmania wind project finally begins construction after long delay and political reprieve
Singaporean developer Aquila has reportedly started work on its long delayed wind project in Tasmania, after a reprieve from the state government.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 18, 2025

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Renewables

Australia’s first offshore wind energy auction set to launch in September
Australia’s first offshore wind energy auction is set for September this year, with contracts expected to be awarded before October next year.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 17, 2025

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Wind

Tilt insists missing blades on wind turbines just part of maintenance program
An eagle-eyed local spotted two wind turbines at Dundonnell wind farm with only two blades, but owner Tilt says it’s part of routine maintenance.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 16, 2025

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Chart of the day

Solar has taken a big bite out of Queensland coal’s lunch, now wind is eating into its midnight snack
Queensland’s coal generators have long been used to seeing solar eat their midday lunch, now they are seeing wind take their midnight snacks as well.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 15, 2025

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Wind

Teenage wind turbine technician falls to his death in Wyoming
A 19-year-old wind technician from Wyoming has tragically fallen to his death while working on a wind turbine near the town of Medicine Bow.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 15, 2025

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