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Renewables

Fortescue drops massive Uaroo renewable hub as it reorganises Pilbara energy plans
Fortescue has stepped back from its ambitious 5.4 gigawatt (GW) Uaroo Renewable Energy Hub but still plans to build something on the site.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 6, 2023

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AEMC may fast-track request to double administered price cap after coal plant warning
AEMC will consider fast-tracking its assessment of a proposal to double the administered price cap for electricity markets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2022

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The PRRO is unpopular because there is no clear evidence it is needed
The ESB’s proposals risk compensating assets that either aren’t needed, or don’t show up when you need them most.
Declan Kelly

Aug 9, 2021

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CleanTech Bites

The “other” big battery that has quietly changed thinking about the grid
Another big battery has been changing the way people think about the grid, proving that thermal generators are not required to provide inertia, and eliminating blackouts. Now, everyone wants one.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 15, 2018

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Solar

Alinta looks to combine solar and geothermal for new housing estates
Alinta Energy says distributed geothermal could provide heating and cooling needs for new housing estates, and combined with solar need not be connected to grid.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 1, 2016

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Smart Energy

Alinta says Latrobe Valley coal closure provisions “grossly understated”
Alinta chief says cost estimates for closing Hazelwood and Loy Yang coal plants “grossly underestimated,” shouldn’t be subsidised.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 31, 2016

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South Australia: The last coal train rolls into Port Augusta
The last coal train rolled into Port Augusta last week, ahead of the planned closure next week of the state’s last coal-fired generator.
Giles Parkinson

May 2, 2016

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Alinta launches renewables tender in sign investment drought may be breaking
Alinta breaks private sector ‘capital strike’ with call for expressions of interest in large-scale renewable generation projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 28, 2016

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Alinta walks away from solar tower proposal for Port Augusta
Alinta walks away from solar tower plus storage idea to replace brown coal generators in Port Augusta. Its analysis is being criticised for not considering debt financing, but it may not be the end of the idea as others may be prepared to step in.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 23, 2015

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Alinta to sell rooftop solar in WA, in move against Synergy
Alinta will extend beyond gas retail role in WA by offering rooftop solar systems, in a challenge to monopoly electricity retailer Synergy.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 21, 2015

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ARENA, Alinta agree funds for Port Augusta solar thermal study
ARENA to co-fund solar thermal energy feasibility study for Port Augusta. However, the study will not be complete until 2016.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 15, 2014

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