Wind

Policy & Planning

Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign
Despite all the doom and gloom, the wind and solar currently under construction makes it certain we will be over 50% renewable by mid 2026 at the latest and probably by late 2025.
David Leitch

Mar 3, 2024

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Renewables

“Absolute smugness:” Australia pioneer laments “embarrassing” lack of offshore wind projects
Offshore wind pioneer says the lack of Australian investment in offshore wind is “embarrassing”.
Marion Rae

Mar 2, 2024

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Renewables

Fear of inflation from renewables spend “unfounded,” experts say
Australia’s renewable energy and green tech overhaul will require $625 billion over three decades but it won’t add to inflation, experts say.
Marion Rae

Mar 1, 2024

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Chart of the day

South Australia hits new wind and solar record as it surges towards fast-tracked 100 pct renewable target
Wind and solar output hit new record high, just days after state government fast-tracked its target of 100 per cent renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 29, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Labor threatens to pull Marinus funds if it wins Tasmania election
Labor wants to use savings from ending Tasmania’s involvement with Marinus Link to launch a new state owned renewables company.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 28, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Landowners invited to host gigawatts of solar and wind along 930km “clean energy corridor”
Landholders in Queensland are being invited to register interest in hosting renewables projects along the path of a 930km new transmission line.
Joshua S Hill & Sophie Vorrath

Feb 27, 2024

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Renewables

Neoen lands $1.1 billion in finance as green bank backs its first four hour battery
French renewables and battery developer says it has raised more than $1.1bn in new debt finance for its Australian assets, including the four-hour battery being built in Western Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 27, 2024

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Renewables

NSW Planning gives green tick to another wind farm in New England
Plans to build a 192MW wind farm in the New England region referred to NSW Independent Planning Commission after being recommended for approval by the state government.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 26, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Andrew Forrest attacks Coalition’s nuclear “bulldust” and betraying the bush
Andrew Forrest says Coalition needs to stop the “bull dust” about nuclear energy being the “fairy godmother” to the energy transition.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 26, 2024

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Policy & Planning

AEMC seeks to loosen monopoly grip on grid connection for solar, wind and batteries
Market rule maker proposes tightening ring-fencing rules to improve the efficiency of the grid connection process as Australia scrambles to meet its renewables targets.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Massive NSW wind and battery project gets federal approval to replace coal, drought-proof farms
The biggest wind farm in New South Wales and one of the biggest on the NEM has the green light from the federal government to go ahead.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2024

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Renewables

Wind turbine blade “coating” promises to reduce risk of lightning damage
A novel wind turbine blade protection coating promises to “significantly reduce” potential damage from lightning strikes.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 23, 2024

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