Wind

Policy & Planning

Five ways to save Capacity Investment Scheme, and Australia’s renewable target, from attack by zombies
CIS structure needs to minimise risks of zombie projects, and reward bidders with projects they can deliver on a rapid timeframe. Here’s how.
Tristan Edis

Apr 19, 2024

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BHP chooses fast start gas over long duration storage to support wind and solar for huge Pilbara mines
BHP chooses to add fast start gas generators to Pilbara grid, rather than long duration storage, to support its big renewable energy plans.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 18, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s first offshore wind auction could open within months, contracts awarded by end of 2026
Victoria energy minister says government making good progress towards first offshore wind auction, despite port infrastructure setback.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 18, 2024

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Renewables

“Worst week for wind:” But is that a reason to panic about transition to renewables?
Renewable critics declare that the “worst ever” week for wind output over the past seven days is proof that renewables won’t work. But modelling shows that is not true.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 17, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Community code of conduct to set “Australian-first” standards for wind and solar farm developers
Queensland government to design mandatory code of conduct for solar and wind developers setting rules of community engagement.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 17, 2024

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Renewables

Delburn wind farm edges closer to construction in Latrobe Valley pine plantation
Wind farm receives what is hoped to be the final approval before kicking off construction in the third quarter on 2024.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 17, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Can an offshore wind zone be un-declared? Consultation opens on rules for giant turbines
The federal government is calling for feedback on the rules and regulations that will guide the development of Australia’s first offshore wind farms,
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 15, 2024

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Renewables

Origin snaps up Australia’s biggest wind project and big battery as it ramps up late renewables push
Australia’s biggest utility, still mulling the closure timing for the country’s biggest coal plant, buys a massive wind and battery project in NSW.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 12, 2024

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Wind

Transmission line with 165 towers completed to connect Australia’s biggest wind project
New transmission line, including 165 towers, completed to connect what will be the biggest wind project in Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 9, 2024

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Renewables

South Australia’s oldest wind farm signs up for new long term power deal
Zen Energy signs long term off take deals with two wind farms, including the oldest facility in South Australia, which will be 31 years old when the contract expires.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 9, 2024

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Coal

In the belly of the solar duck: First big battery responds as rooftop PV changes shape of grid
Western Australia hosts the world’s biggest standalone grid and features the biggest solar duck, thanks to growth of rooftop PV. Batteries to the rescue, then, as thermal plants go quack.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2024

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Winglets inspired by Andean condor could improve wind turbine efficiency by 10 pct
Biomimicry is already used in aviation but is yet to find a place in wind turbines, until this research showed how it might work.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 8, 2024

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