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South Australia sees “doubling in demand” for its low cost green electricity
ElectraNet says it is swamped with applications to connect to the state’s “low-cost, low emissions” network from a booming green industry.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2023

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Installation begins on largest electricity transformers to support renewable highway
Installation begins on Bundey substation which will be home to the state’s largest electricity transformers and play key role in new renewable highway.
Joshua S Hill

May 9, 2023

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First stage of Australia’s biggest wind, solar and battery project signs grid connection
Connection deal signed for part of the first wind stage of what will be the country’s biggest wind, solar and battery project.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 27, 2022

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Rooftop solar switched off in South Australia, as state isolated after storm damage to network
Updated: Massive amounts of rooftop solar PV – and large scale renewables – switched off in South Australia after state cut off from rest of grid after storm damage.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 13, 2022

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Port Augusta wind hub resumes production after 3-week hiatus caused by “flickering”
The wind component of what will be Australia’s biggest hybrid renewables facility resumes production after addressing voltage and “flickering” issues.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 15, 2022

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Transgrid starts work on $1.8bn “transformative” renewable superhighway
Transgrid starts work on its $1.8b portion of Project EnergyConnect, that will massively increase the amount of power shared between NSW, VIC and SA.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2022

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Storage

First poles erected in $2.4bn transmission link to create “renewables superpower”
First towers installed on what will be the longest high voltage transmission line, unlocking billions of dollars of new renewables and storage projects.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 15, 2022

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Fossil gas pared back to its bare bones in South Australia’s renewables grid
Fossil fuel generation pared back to bare bones in South Australia on Friday, with just 80MW of gas output and more than 100 per cent renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2021

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Wind

Wind and solar limits relaxed after four big spinning machines installed
Four big spinning machines installed in South Australia, paving way for more wind and solar in the grid, and another step towards 100 pct renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 25, 2021

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TransGrid fast tracks network spending to boost wind and solar in south-west NSW
TransGrid will fast track spending on a key network upgrade in south-west NSW that will support wind and solar projects – even before it has obtained regulatory approval.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 28, 2021

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Wind and solar to get taste of freedom as new syncons join the grid
Limits on output of wind and solar to be relaxed as the first of a fleet of spinning machines called synchronous condensers join the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 8, 2021

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ElectraNet approves landmark “freeway” for wind, solar and storage
ElectraNet gives approval for its part of new transmission link from South Australia to NSW, expected to unlock huge wind and solar projects.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 7, 2021

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