Wind

“A decade is far too long:” Major investors slam planning delays in NSW
Clean energy investors slam delays for renewable and storage projects in NSW, noting that the only wind farm approved in the last five years took nearly a decade to get over the line.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

Dec 14, 2023

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The year of big battery storage, but wind and solar approvals at eight year low in 2023
2023 has been the year of battery storage, with record construction starts, but wind and solar approvals have hit an eight year low, putting the renewable energy target at risk.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 13, 2023

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Wind

Contentious Delburn wind project pilots AI bushfire detection technology
The Pano AI cameras are already being used for bushfire monitoring and renewables is a new market it wants to expand into.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 13, 2023

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Wind

Landmark study finds negative impact of wind farms on real estate values is temporary at worst
Study finds impact of wind farms on nearby property values finds is restricted to “homes located within 1 mile of a commercial wind turbine”, and only soon after announcement.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 12, 2023

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Greenleaf wins approval 166MW wind farm and battery project in Queensland
Greenleaf Renewables wins federal government approval for one of three wind projects it is seeking to build in Queensland.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 11, 2023

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Wind

Genex bags another big customer to complete trifecta for unique Kidston wind, solar and storage hub
Genex lands 15-year contract for Kidston wind, paving the way for the completion of a unique trifecta of wind, solar and pumped hydro storage at the Queensland hub.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2023

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Renewables

Anti-renewables hypocrisy will not save koalas
Politicians and conservative media commentators drumming up anti-renewables sentiment in the guise of protecting biodiversity and koala habitat is blatant hypocrisy.
Stephanie Gray

Dec 7, 2023

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Multimedia

Wind and solar output surges past 20 gigawatts for first time on Australia’s main grid
Wind and solar output has surged past 20 gigawatts for the first time on Australian main grid, marking yet another significant milestone in the green energy transition.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2023

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Wind

New Australian developer unveils plan for what would be biggest wind farm in NSW
New Australian developer founded by ex Neoen staff unveils plans for what would be the biggest wind farm in NSW in the state’s south-west.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2023

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Featured

Lots of talk, not enough action: Wind, solar and storage projects stalled at starting gate
The promises, plans and targets of state and federal governments and ambitious developers for wind, solar and storage are not being reflected on the ground. Something must be missing.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 29, 2023

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Markets

NSW planning department can’t see the forest for the trees
The NSW Planning Department has made life difficult for project developers. If it continues, consumers will pay a heavy price for unreliable power from coal stations that should have been closed years ago.
David Leitch

Nov 29, 2023

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Pumped Hydro

NSW looks for more flexibility on storage, but has it pulled plug on pumped hydro?
NSW to change storage definitions as it juggles its storage needs to support the wind and solar that will replace its coal fired generators.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2023

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