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Utilities

Why should consumers be the only ones lumped with costs of big transmission projects?
Regulatory approval for major new transmission link raises questions about who should bear the costs, and not just the poor old consumer.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2021

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Final pitch made for new transmission link critical for major wind, solar projects
Networks make final pitch for new transmission link seen as crucial for South Australia to reach net 100 per cent renewables, and for NSW to exit coal.
Giles Parkinson

May 4, 2021

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Utilities

Transmission company questions Taylor’s gas plant, saying it would be rarely used
“More gas units will not increase the need for gas generation.” Transmission company doubts Angus Taylor’s 1,000MW Kurri Kurri gas plant will be built.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 16, 2021

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Battery

South Australia’s “other” big battery repays ARENA grant after windfall returns
The ElectraNet battery at Dalrymple has kicked plenty of goals in its first two years of operation, including earning enough revenue to repay a $12m grant.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 16, 2021

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Major transmission projects in doubt after AEMC refuses rule change
Major transmission upgrades, including new link to South Australia and renewable energy zones in NSW, now in doubt after AEMC refuses rule change request.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 8, 2021

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Markets

Elecnor wins $1.9 billion contract to build NSW side of new link to South Australia
Elecnor and Clough joint venture EnergySecure tapped to deliver TransGrid portion of NSW-S.A. interconnector.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2020

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Markets

NSW puts interstate transmission link project on the fast-track
Plans to build an 800km transmission line between New South Wales and South Australia given “critical infrastructure” status by NSW government.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 29, 2019

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Gas future dims as networks find cheaper alternative to high renewables grid
ElectraNet says using gas generators to provide grid security in S.A. “not economically viable” as it outlines plan to install synchronous condensers at fraction of price.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 20, 2019

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Battery

South Australia’s second big battery goes live, charges up
The 30 MW/8MWh big battery installed at the Dalrymple substation on SA’s Yorke Peninsula is live, connected to the national grid, and charging up, says ARENA.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 16, 2019

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Storage

Is South Australia’s second big battery trying to do too much?
Delays in ESCRI battery on Yorke Peninsula blamed on complexity of project and commissioning hurdles also experienced by solar plants. It may have bitten off more than it can chew.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 12, 2018

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Storage

Should NSW coal be replaced by South Australia wind and solar?
ElectraNet proposes new link from S.A. that it says will unlock more low-cost renewable energy sources, reduce reliance on expensive gas, and help fill the gap caused by the retirement of more coal generators in NSW.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 2, 2018

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