EPBC Archives - Page 3 of 7 - Renew Economy

Renewables

Developer behind Australia’s biggest operating wind farm advances plans for new 50-turbine project
The originator of one of the biggest wind farms in Australia is advancing its plans for a new 50-turbine project in a state where wind farms are facing political push-back.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 9, 2026

0
Gas

Gas giant makes 11th hour decision to pull massive CCS project from EPBC
Gas giant’s last CEO was a CCS sceptic, and now it’s withdrawn a major project from the federal oversight process at the last minute.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 30, 2026

2
Renewables

State-backed wind farm gets federal green light, with long list of conditions
A small wind farm that has been a flash-point for local environmental concerns has been waved through the federal EPBC queue, but with a raft of conditions.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 5, 2026

2
Renewables

Wind plans for huge South Australia renewables precinct get federal green light
Plans for the first two stages of a major wind, solar and battery precinct being developed by Neoen have been given federal envrionmental approval.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 26, 2026

6
Renewables

Developer dumps 166-turbine wind project proposed for Queensland’s Whitsunday region
The 900MW project made it almost all the way through the federal environmental assessment process, but pulled up stumps before seeking state planning permits.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 23, 2026

4
Renewables

Solar-battery hybrid and CIS winner gets super quick federal green tick
Solar and battery project proposed for central northern Victoria gets EPBC all-clear just four months after joining the queue.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 16, 2026

2
Battery

Akaysha’s new Victoria battery hits EPBC queue, big battery in NSW starts sending power to grid
Akaysha sends a new Victoria battery to EPBC queue as it starts commissioning its second big battery in NSW.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 12, 2026

1
Policy & Planning

Solar-battery hybrid project pulled after community heat and state planning changes in Queensland
Applications for a solar-battery hybrid project have been pulled after local community opposition and new state rules forced it back to the drawing board.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 10, 2026

6
Wind

Danish giant lodges EPBC referral for first of its two Gippsland offshore wind projects
Federal green tick sought for 2.8 GW offshore wind project, but final scale will depend on commercial viability.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 9, 2026

0
Policy & Planning

Contested renewable energy zone in heart of Barnaby country joins federal green queue
The hotly contested New England renewable energy zone has finally put in its application for a federal green tick under the EPBC Act.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 3, 2026

3
Solar

Solar project seeks federal green tick for its koala protection efforts after winning CIS tender
A 250 MW solar project, that is adding a battery and won a federal CIS tender, is seeking EPBC approval for its plans to protect koalas.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 28, 2026

2
Policy & Planning

Massive carbon capture and storage project pulled from EPBC because of reforms to federal act
EPBC reforms blamed for creating enough uncertainty for global energy giants to withdraw their application for controversial carbon capture and storage project.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 21, 2026

2