Origin Archives - Renew Economy

Coal

Australia’s biggest energy retailer hits go slow button on wind and solar, mulling options on Eraring
Australia’s biggest energy retailer has no short-term plans for new wind and solar, and is hedging its bets on the closure timing of the country’s biggest coal generator.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 14, 2025

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Methane pollution “pouring out” of Australian gas infrastructure, study finds
Study using specialised camera footage finds methane leaking or being deliberately vented from gas infrastructure across the country.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 8, 2023

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Renewables

Energy market heavies find an expensive way to stand still
The recent results from market heavies provide some insights into the massive cost – to customers – of the incumbents holding onto their market share.
Adrian Merrick

Feb 28, 2018

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Press Releases

NAB, Origin help Aussies make the switch and save with solar
Homeowners will be able to make a positive impact on their finances as well as the environment, through a new solar initiative launched this week by NAB and Origin.
NAB

Nov 28, 2017

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Featured

Origin stuns industry with record low price for 530MW wind farm
Origin to buy output from 530MW Stockyard Hill wind farm at less than $60/MWh in price that will stun Australian industry. Following numerous solar deals, it expects renewables to account for more than 25% of its supply by 2020.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 8, 2017

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Commentary

Origin sells Darling Downs solar farm to APA, but will buy output
Origin sells 110MW Darling Downs solar project, but will buy its output, and it appoints energy and IT venture capitalist to board.
Giles Parkinson

May 1, 2017

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Solar

Origin’s rooftop solar bet: Business wants it now, households wait for storage
Origin Energy bets that the solar market will be dominated by business demand in coming years, while households wait for battery storage costs to come down.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 3, 2016

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