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Renewables

Queensland coal giant buys construction-ready wind farm once rejected by federal Coalition
A 285MW wind farm once blocked by the federal environment minister is now heading into construction as a 100% publicly owned asset – bought with the help of Queensland coal royalties.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 15, 2024

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Storage

“Power on:” Queensland flicks the switch on its first publicly owned big battery
CS Energy’s 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla Battery has commenced commercial operations at its site next to the largest remaining coal plant in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 9, 2024

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Renewables

Solar farm, huge battery and up to 1,000 sheep get federal green tick for next to coal plant
Plans to build a huge solar and battery project next to Queensland’s Callide coal plant have been waved through the federal environmental approvals process.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 12, 2024

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Coal

“Control room went black:” Callide explosion blamed on battery charger failure
CEO Darren Busine says system collapse that led to the explosion was not predictable, but the AER is still pressing for fines.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 14, 2024

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Wind energy

CS Energy takes 50% stake in its first wind farm, in big step away from coal
Queensland coal utility makes first major wind investment, in a deal to own half the 228MW Boulder Creek wind farm – and buy all of its energy once complete.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 5, 2023

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Hydrogen

Japan green ammonia heavyweight joins giga-scale renewable hydrogen project
The consortium behind plans to develop a renewable hydrogen and ammonia production and export hub in Queensland’s north has added another big name to its ranks.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 14, 2023

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Storage

Chinchilla big battery takes shape next to country’s biggest coal unit
A timelapse video shows the 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla battery taking shape in Kogan Creek, next to the coal generator of the same name.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 19, 2023

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Coal

Fresh blow for Queensland coal, as shareholder dispute topples Callide C co-owner
Future of broken down Callide C coal plant in fresh doubt after a shareholder dispute sends its part owner into voluntary administration.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 27, 2023

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Hydrogen

From black coal to ‘sunshine gas:’ CS Energy backs major green hydrogen project
State-owned coal generator throws its weight behind plans to develop a green hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility in North Queensland.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 30, 2022

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Queensland seeks local manufacturers to build state’s renewable energy “supergrid”
Queensland sounds out local market for supply of wind turbines, solar panels, batteries and pumped hydro equipment for state’s $62bn shift to renewables.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 4, 2022

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