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Lots of talk, not enough action: Wind, solar and storage projects stalled at starting gate
The promises, plans and targets of state and federal governments and ambitious developers for wind, solar and storage are not being reflected on the ground. Something must be missing.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 29, 2023

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Markets

NSW planning department can’t see the forest for the trees
The NSW Planning Department has made life difficult for project developers. If it continues, consumers will pay a heavy price for unreliable power from coal stations that should have been closed years ago.
David Leitch

Nov 29, 2023

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Regions lead plan for huge new transmission link and 4.2 GW of solar and storage
“Community led:” Seven regional councils team with CopperString founder to add new north Queensland transmission link, gigawatts of solar and battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 28, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Why we need a fossil fuel non proliferation treaty
The Australian government has mastered the contradictory dance of committing to net zero while also approving new coal, oil and gas projects. It has to stop.
Rob Law

Nov 28, 2023

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Why we need to fight for the “community” in community batteries
Community batteries are everyone’s favourite whipping boy at the moment, but a trial at Narrabri shows that its the parameters that need to change, not the technology.
Sally Hunter

Nov 28, 2023

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Australian investment manager to spend $20 billion on UK clean energy projects
Investment manager owned by Australian super funds says it will spend $20 billion in the UK by 2027 on renewables and renewable infrastructure.
Poppy Johnston and Dominic Giannini

Nov 27, 2023

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“A calamity:” Bob Brown angry after Robbins Island wind farm shut down order overturned
A requirement for the proposed Robbins Island wind farm project to shut down for five months a year to protect critically endangered parrots has been overturned.
Ethan James

Nov 27, 2023

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Ministers put consumer energy on agenda. Is this a turning point or Groundhog Day?
State and federal energy ministers agree to develop a national roadmap for customer‑owned energy resources – from rooftop solar to electric vehicles. Is this a win?
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 27, 2023

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Storage

Two new big batteries approved, including four-hour BESS and another near Hazelwood
Victoria’s planning department gives the green light to two new big batteries: One four-hour project and a smaller project proposed for coal country.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 27, 2023

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Coal

More than 80 people, including 97yo minister, arrested after coal port blockade
A 97-year-old minister is among more than 80 people arrested after a blockade of a major Australian coal port continued beyond an agreed deadline.
Luke Costin

Nov 26, 2023

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Pumped Hydro

NSW looks for more flexibility on storage, but has it pulled plug on pumped hydro?
NSW to change storage definitions as it juggles its storage needs to support the wind and solar that will replace its coal fired generators.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Spring heatwave smashes seven-year old demand record in W.A.’s main grid
Spring heatwave sends demand soaring in WA, smashing seven year old record in the world’s biggest standalone grid that is accelerating its switch away from fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2023

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