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Hydrogen

NT backs Total Eren plan to build territory’s first green hydrogen plant
NT government awards major project status to Total Eren’s Middle Arm green hydrogen plans, as an “an early mover in giga-scale renewables.”
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 9, 2024

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Big new push for Australian made solar as Tindo pitches $100m module gigafactory
Australia’s first and only homegrown solar panel manufacturer wants to go giga-scale – but says the right federal government support will be crucial.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 8, 2024

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Major blow to offshore wind as critical port project ruled environmentally “unacceptable”
The new year delivers a major blow to Australia’s nascent offshore wind industry, with plans for a critical port hub ruled out by the federal environment minister.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 8, 2024

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Coal

Germany’s coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023 after nuclear exit
Germany’s coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023, even after closure of the last of its nuclear generators.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Jan 4, 2024

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Policy & Planning

John Howard killed emissions trading plan in 2003 after industry lobbying – cabinet papers
Cabinet papers reveal John Howard killed proposed emissions trading scheme in 2003 after meeting “industry” leaders. Even Joe “wind turbines are offensive” Hockey was on board.
Kat Wong

Jan 1, 2024

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Wind

Massive 1500 MW wind project gets planning approval, first in NSW in nearly three years
A 1500 MW wind project, to be built with an 800 MW battery, has won planning approval in NSW, the first wind project to do so since early 2021.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 21, 2023

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Coal

Mind the gap: Will Penny Sharpe use her new powers to force Eraring to stay open?
Penny Sharpe has given herself new powers to force the Eraring coal plant to stay open. Will she use them? AEMO’s latest energy security report says there might be a gap, but maybe not.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 21, 2023

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Coal

CSIRO says wind and solar much cheaper than nuclear, even with added integration costs
CSIRO’s GenCost report updated to include near term transmission costs for wind and solar, and finds that the case for nuclear has been blown out of the water by the collapse of US SMR project.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2023

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Hydrogen

Six of “world’s largest” green hydrogen projects shortlisted for headstart funding
Six projects totalling more than 3.5GW of hydrogen electrolyser capacity shortlisted for Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart program, but Fortescue projects a notable absentee.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2023

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“Prudent and efficient:” Regulator gives green light to make Marinus Link a reality
Plans to build a new sub-sea transmission link between Tasmania and the mainland all but locked in after a revenue proposal for early works given green light by the regulator.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2023

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Renewables

Australia’s richest person says solar panels are an eyesore: Here’s why that matters
AFR’s choice of business heroes – mostly those who have fought quick action on net zero – underlines the tough road ahead for the green energy transition.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2023

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Renewables

NSW doubles size of Australia’s first renewable energy zone, appoints operator
NSW confirms the first renewable energy zone will be doubled in size to ensure enough wind, solar and storage can be delivered to replace coal.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2023

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