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Smart Energy

Five new companies selected for EnergyLab Acceleration Program
Start-ups specialising in EV support, energy efficiency for homes and businesses, and the efficient roll-out of solar PV selected among 5 new participants in 12-month clean energy “incubator” program.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 25, 2017

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Commentary

Origin Energy trials solar trading with blockchain start-up Power Ledger
Origin Energy will trial peer-to-peer solar energy trading using the blockchain-based platform of Perth start-up Power Ledger.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 22, 2017

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Origin to add “a Hazelwood” of renewables by 2020, but says CET remains “critical”
Despite an upbeat renewables outlook, Origin Energy CEO says the market is not out of the woods yet, and that for investment to keep up momentum, policy stability remains at a premium, and the introduction of a Clean Energy Target is critical.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 16, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

NSW rooftop solar export tariffs could double from July
Recommended feed in tariff for NSW solar households more than doubles to range of 11.6c/kWh to 14.6c/kWh, reflecting jump in wholesale prices that will affect grid prices.
Giles Parkinson

May 1, 2017

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Origin gas deal brings mothballed Pelican Point back online
Mothballed Pelican Point power station fires up again after Origin agrees to sell it some gas and take its output, possibly giving opening to solar thermal.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 29, 2017

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Solar

Origin signs up for 200MW solar plant in S.A, as PPA prices tumble
Origin Energy reveals its latest PPA as a 200MW project that’s being built by a former coal man in Port Augusta.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Feb 16, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

Origin chief says “clear” emissions policy key to energy market transition
Origin Energy CEO says industry investment in renewables needs clarity around Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 16, 2017

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Luminous Energy wins approval for 300 MW solar farm in Qld
The Brisbane-based developer has obtained approval to build the solar project near Columboola, southwestern Queensland, after a seven-week review process.
Brian Publicover

Jan 19, 2017

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Markets

Origin Energy to spin off upstream assets, focus on renewables and CSG
Origin Energy plans to float upstream oil and gas business, to focus on CSG and energy markets. Stopped short of fossil fuel exit.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 6, 2016

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Renewables

Origin chief sides with Coalition, takes swipe at state renewable targets
Grant King takes parting shot at state-based renewable energy targets at Origin Energy AGM, repeating Coalition line that they make transition harder, more expensive.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 19, 2016

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Solar

Origin seeks to build major portfolio of large scale solar plants
Origin Energy plans major portfolio of large scale solar plants after winning government funds for 103MW solar farm next to its Darling Downs gas-fired generator.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 8, 2016

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Markets

SA electricity price spikes “perfectly normal”, says Origin
Origin Energy says recent price spikes in South Australia were predictable and “perfectly normal”. It has advised energy ministers not to be “spooked”.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 18, 2016

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