Engie Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

State’s biggest solar project, partially built by robots, is fully commissioned
State’s new biggest solar farm “fully commissioned and officially handed over” to its operators, bringing an end to a fascinating construction journey that tested a range of autonomous robot technologies.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 23, 2026

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Renewables

Engie-backed offshore wind project begins seabed investigations in Gippsland zone
Offshore wind developer kicks off four months of geophysical surveys for its 1.3 gigawatt project – the furthest from shore of the nine remaining Gippsland zone contenders.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2026

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Battery

All grown up: French giant takes full control of big battery built at site of world’s dirtiest coal generator
Engie takes full ownership of its first big battery, located at the site of what was the world’s most polluting coal generator.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 22, 2026

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Wind

Tamworth council to get its day in court in last ditch attempt to stop Hills of Gold wind project
A five day hearing in March will see the Tamworth Regional Council argue its appeal against the Hills of Gold wind project planning permit.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 9, 2025

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Wind

Deep-pocketed neighbour tries to sink giant Valley of Winds project with court appeal
A member of the wealthy Baillieu family is trying to sink a giant wind project proposed next door, which also happens to be the biggest winner of the first CIS auction.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 24, 2025

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Solar

Australia could host 73GW of solar in abandoned coal mines: study
Queensland and NSW have the most potential to host solar in abandoned coal mines, with Australia’s potential hitting 73GW, according to a study.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 18, 2025

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Wind

Tamworth council left carrying lawsuit after shock anti-Hills of Gold group quits court case
New England taxpayers are upset they will now be funding a lawsuit against the Hills of Gold wind project after the original appellant suddenly pulled out.
Rachel Williamson

May 29, 2025

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Solar

Engie cancels solar and battery hybrid project following community objections
Engie cancels plans for a solar battery hybrid after community pushback against the rows of PV modules, and may now look at just a standalone battery.
Rachel Williamson

May 15, 2025

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Solar

Robots are coming! Machines being tested at solar projects for pile driving as well as mounting panels
A contractor on a new solar project in Victoria is testing automatic pile driving systems – a potential blessing for those forced to contend with hot, dry conditions.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 30, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Council says it can’t approve road upgrades in latest attempt to stop contested New England wind project
Local council is taking the fight against contested wind projects to the roads, saying it has no jurisdiction to approve upgrades necessary to transport turbines.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2025

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Wind

One of Australia’s oldest wind farms turns 20 today, and will live on for another decade
One of Australia’s oldest wind farms turns 20 today, with some of the original staff still working there and looking at another 10 years of operation.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 31, 2025

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Renewables

Explainer: Why are wind turbines so big – and could smaller be better?
Several new wind projects have had their turbine sizes scaled back after community feedback. But why do they have to be so big in the first place?
Rachel Williamson

Mar 26, 2025

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