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Wind and solar set new production records as they reshape Australia’s grid
Wind and solar have set new production records in Australia’s main grid as they continue to reshape the grid and displace coal and gas.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 23, 2021

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Coal

Baseload: 5GW of coal capacity missing before Callide coal explosion
Nearly 5GW of coal capacity in NSW and Queensland was missing when Callide coal generator exploded and took out another 2.5GW.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 22, 2021

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Featured

Battery storage faces two year wait for new rules that optimise its use
Battery storage industry happy with new rules that recognise some of their multiple tools, but not pleased with another two-year wait.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

Jul 20, 2021

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Former Rio Tinto exec joins ARENA board, CEO Miller gets three more years
ARENA CEO Darren Miller reappointed for another three years, as Taylor names former Rio Tinto executive to the board.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2021

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New rules to reward batteries for keeping the lights on, and make hybrids a reality
AEMC unveils simplified rules for distributed energy resources, and a new ‘fast frequency response’ market to reward batteries for keeping the lights on.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2021

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Renewables

“Complex web of issues:” AEMO chief warns social licence crucial to 100 pct renewables
New AEMO chief lists major transmission upgrades as some of the “hard realities” of the transition to renewables, as community push-back continues to build.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 14, 2021

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Taylor appoints another fossil fuel executive to a key clean energy body
Angus Taylor installs yet another fossil fuel executive to the board of a key government body – this time it’s the Clean Energy Regulator.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 14, 2021

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Wind and solar projects warned of “material” constraints in Victoria, NSW
AEMO has again warned of “material” constraints and delays to wind and solar projects due to lack of capacity in key part of grid.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 14, 2021

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New AEMO boss wants Australian grids ready to handle 100 pct renewables by 2025
“Unchartered territory:” AEMO’s Daniel Westerman wants Australia’s grids to be able to handle 100 pct renewable penetration within four years.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 13, 2021

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Renewables

Monash team boosts solar and wind generation forecast accuracy by 45%
Research led by Monash Uni says accuracy of wind and solar forecasts boosted by 45%.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 13, 2021

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Wind

Australia’s biggest wind farm finally obtains partial registration after long delay
Australia’s biggest wind farm finally obtains registration – at least for part of the project – after a long delay, and can now begin production.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 13, 2021

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“Last straw:” Community members slam AusNet grid plans, quit consultations
Community members quit AusNet consultation group, saying they had been misinformed by network operator over its major grid transmission plans.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 12, 2021

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