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Renewables

Australia’s most powerful turbines – up to 9.5 MW – mooted for giant wind project outside steel city
One of Australia’s leading wind farm developers is considering the most powerful turbines seen in the country for a 1.2 GW project near steel city of Whyalla.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 30, 2026

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Renewables

Australia’s most successful renewables and storage developer seals huge debt deal to pave way for next round of projects
Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer raises $A1.8 billion in new debt to refinance existing portfolio and free up capital for future projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2026

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Renewables

Corporate buyers for wind and solar output are still rare, but the market is hurtling towards a contracting cliff
It’s been a big and transitional year for wind and solar PPAs in Australia, but experts warn of a looming “contracting cliff” that could catch some energy users short.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 30, 2026

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Renewables

“Anti-renewables populism is the largest unpriced risk:” But poll data shows support is growing, even in hot zones
Polling by Squadron Energy finds higher support than expected in western Victoria and central NSW, as renewable developers begin to use activist playbook.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 29, 2026

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Electrification

Six apps to run a smart home? Electrification pilots expose energy management headache
Two electrification pilots reveal how technology designed to simplify household energy use can add cost, complexity and another hurdle to an all-electric home.
Anne Delaney

Oct 29, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Wind and solar projects to be given revenue certainty in new market design to back 75 pct renewables target
Updated: A simplied version of the new national policy mechanism will be used to propel W.A. beyond coal and to nearly double its renewable energy share to 75 pct in just five years.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 28, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“We will be the first:” State to roll out plug-in solar and batteries to help renters and apartment dwellers
State says it plans to be the first to legalise plug-in solar and battery installations, a potential game-changer for renters and apartment dwellers.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 28, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State sets 75 pct renewable energy target as it transitions away from coal by end of decade
State sets 75 per cent renewable energy target by 2030/31 to encourage private investment as it prepares to shut down coal by end of decade.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 27, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Snowy puts its hands out for government money, but hasn’t released business case to justify cost blowout
In previous resets, the government of the day and Snowy Hydro have touted the net present value of Snowy 2.0 – but not this time.
Peter Hannam

Oct 27, 2026

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Commentary

I was wrong about Nelson’s ESEM: It could actually provide the answer to decarbonising Australia
My biggest analysis error this year has been missing the point of the Nelson Review. Now I realise it is a fundamental redesign of the NEM, and should succeed.
David Leitch

Oct 26, 2026

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Renewables

First new steel mill in Australia in 35 years to be the first to be powered by 100 per cent renewables
The first new steel mill to be be built in Australia in more than 35 years will also be the first to contract its electricity supply entirely from renewables, after striking a deal with mining giant BHP.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 25, 2026

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Commentary

“Reset 3.0” doesn’t answer the biggest questions about Snowy’s $25 billion-plus pumped hydro gamble
Engineering marvel or financial folly? We’ve been here before – a cost blowout and a delay to Snowy 2.0 – but is there a point of no return for this giant project?
Peter Hannam

Oct 23, 2026

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