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Renewables

South Australia has the most wind and solar and no baseload: So why is it the only state not fretting about a vulnerable grid?
South Australia has the highest wind and solar share in Australia and no baseload power – and is the only state in the main grid not facing a shortfall of “system strength.”
Giles Parkinson

Dec 6, 2024

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Renewables

Gillard-chaired fund snaps up Neoen’s wind, solar and battery assets in Victoria in billion-dollar deal
A new energy transition fund chaired by Julia Gillard beats off other big players to snap up Neoen’s wind, solar and battery assets in Victoria.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2024

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Renewables

“Concrete proof:” SunDrive marks major milestone on path to bring low-cost solar cells to market
Australian solar innovator SunDrive has passed a major milestone on the road to commercialising its homegrown copper-based PV technology.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 4, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Big battery summer: AEMO says new storage capacity to play key role in keeping lights on
AEMO says its ability to deal with summer heat and floods have been boosted by more than 3 GW of new capacity, particularly in big battery projects that have already proved useful.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2024

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Renewables

Tasmania’s first large scale solar project to be built after landing contract with state owned utility
Tasmania’s state owned energy utility signs off take deal for what will be the state’s first big solar farm, built on one of its oldest grazing properties.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 1, 2024

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Renewables

New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach
New tender for 6 GW for wind and solar opens, as Climate Authority calls for CIS to be expanded, for more use of local networks, faster planning approvals and more solar and battery hybrids.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 28, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Not fit for purpose: Australia energy market rules to be rewritten to keep pace with renewables
Bowen announces expert panel led by Tim Nelson to set roadmap for complete rethink of electricity market. Will it be top down for utilities, or bottom up for consumers?
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2024

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Wind

Massive 70 GW wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor given environmental criteria
EPA says proposed 70 gigawatt wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor is a complex case, with potential impact on land, sea and subterranean systems.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 25, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s only wind turbine tower maker to close shop, prompts Coalition to ignore its own history
News Australia’s only wind turbine tower manufacturer has decided to pack it in has been packaged by the Murdoch media and Coalition as a renewables embarrassment for Labor. History tells a different story.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 22, 2024

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Storage

Origin adds more storage to Eraring battery, making it biggest in Australia and one of world’s largest
Origin announces expansion of Eraring battery, ensuring that the site of the country’s biggest coal generator will host the biggest battery.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 21, 2024

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Solar

South Australia may underwrite gas generators in new plan to back up 100 pct net renewables target
South Australia flags new mechanism to underwrite gas generators to ensure it has enough back up for its net 100 per cent renewables target, putting it at odds with federal plan that excludes fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

“Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years
Renewables growth from 2015-2025 is on track to cut Australia’s electricity sector emissions by nearly 40% in a decade, equivalent to emissions from all the nation’s cars, commercial vehicles and planes.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2024

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