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Renewables

Not enough new renewables: Woodside pulls huge green hydrogen project
The miner has pulled its 1.7GW H2Tas project from the federal environment approvals process after two years in the queue.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 28, 2024

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Renewables

RES, Origin offshore wind project wins feasibility licence in Gippsland zone
A seventh offshore wind project has been awarded a feasibility licence in Victoria’s Gippsland development zone.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 17, 2024

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Storage

Giant Brisbane battery trebles in size after Origin extends deal for life beyond baseload
A giant battery project on outskirts of Brisbane will treble in size after contract signed with Australia’s biggest utility thinking about grid beyond baseload.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2024

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Origin takes a stake in “fast growing” industrial decarbonisation business
Origin Energy branches into “fast-growing” industrial decarbonisation segment with stake in New South Wales based start-up.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 3, 2024

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Matt Kean to helm Climate Change Authority, says no to nuclear
The CCA’s role is likely to become more important in the lead up to a federal election set to focus on net zero.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 24, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Origin hires retiring National Party MP to help “thread the needle” of shift to renewables
Australia’s biggest utility names retiring NSW National Party MP as its new senior government relations manager to help manage progress of giant renewable projects in NSW
Sophie Vorrath

May 8, 2024

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Commentary

Eraring extension could be a cost of living and pollution disaster – and not just from emissions
Extending Eraring has not been adequately justified. Meanwhile, the cost could be significant and so could the extra damage to the environment.
Johanna Bowyer

May 2, 2024

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Renewables

Origin snaps up Australia’s biggest wind project and big battery as it ramps up late renewables push
Australia’s biggest utility, still mulling the closure timing for the country’s biggest coal plant, buys a massive wind and battery project in NSW.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 12, 2024

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Storage

Construction starts on Sunshine’s state’s biggest battery after landing first offtake deal with Origin
Construction is underway on first stage of one of Australia’s biggest batteries, designed to support a major data centre and help usher coal off the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 11, 2024

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Coal

“Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report says
New analysis says the potential taxpayer cost of keeping Eraring open for another few years would be “unconscionable”, and not needed.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 28, 2024

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Policy & Planning

How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring
Would the NSW grid have fallen short if last week’s record demand occurred after Eraring closure? New analysis says no, if current wind, solar and battery projects delivered on time.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 8, 2024

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Storage

ARENA hails grid-forming inverters as another big battery takes shape
ARENA hails another major grid forming battery for the grid as Origin gives notice to proceed for Mortlake project.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 28, 2024

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