Wind

Renewables

Federal decision on contested Hunter Valley wind farm with state approval delayed again
A 335 MW wind farm cleared for development by NSW is now waiting on federal environmental approval, after a decision on the project was delayed for a second time.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2024

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Renewables

Bowen says massive capacity scheme for renewables may come at no cost to taxpayers
Bowen says the massive auctions for large scale wind and solar under the Capacity Investment Scheme may come at no cost to taxpayers because of the number of projects competing for a contract.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 25, 2024

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Policy & Planning

The same party that legislated for offshore wind farms now wants to ban them. It’s nuclear in reverse
Who could have predicted that the same party that opened the door to offshore wind in 2021 would slam it shut again in 2024?
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 21, 2024

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Wind

World’s first wind turbine foundation poured from decarbonised concrete
Two French companies say they have successfully completed the pouring of the world’s first wind turbine foundation made from decarbonised concrete.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 19, 2024

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Wind

Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat
Andrew Forrest-owned wind farm has gained approval from the federal environment minister, in a decision that has sparked debate over the impact of wind turbines on biodiversity.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2024

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Policy & Planning

NSW targets road upgrades for wind blades and towers in big $3.5 billion climate and energy spend
NSW to spend $128 million to upgrade roads to support transport of massive wind turbine blades and towers and other equipment to regions.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 19, 2024

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Renewables

Works begin on second stage of Golden Plains wind farm – largest in Southern Hemisphere
Part two of the 1.3GW Golden Plains Wind Farm is underway after the massive project locked in finance from CEFC and other Australian and global lenders.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2024

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Wind

“New wave” of offshore wind primes industry for decade of records
After more than 10GW of new installations in 2023, the Gloabal Wind Energy Council is expecting big things from the sector over the coming decade.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 18, 2024

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Renewables

Battle of the biggest reignites with reports Siemens plans 21MW offshore wind turbine
Siemens Energy is reportedly planning to produce a 21MW wind turbine in a bid to compete with its Chinese rivals.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 18, 2024

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Renewables

Approval fast tracked for first of huge solar and wind projects to power giant iron ore mines
State government fast-tracks approval for a 150 MW solar project, the first of up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of wind, solar and storage projects proposed by indigenous land owners.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 16, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Offshore wind zone shrunk and pushed further out to sea to protect penguins, reefs and whales
A new offshore wind farm zone will be just two-thirds of its original proposed size and further off the coast to protect little penguins, rocky reefs and the southern right whale.
Cassandra Morgan

Jun 15, 2024

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Conservatives and incumbents have predicted the end of wind and solar for decades. They are still wrong
Conservatives and fossil fuel incumbents are still arguing the lights will go out with renewables. And they are still wrong. Here’s why solar, batteries and electrification are taking over.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 13, 2024

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