Pacific Hydro Archives - Renew Economy

Happy birthday Challicum Hills: The wind farm that launched an industry
As Victoria’s Challicum Hills wind farm turns 20, it’s worth reflecting on what a pioneering and pivotal project it was for renewable energy in Australia.
Albert Van Dijk

Jan 11, 2024

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Wind

Australian renewables pioneer PacHydro rebrands, sees big demand for wind and solar
Pacific Hydro rebrands in bid to reposition as Australia’s leading renewables-only generator – and unveils plans including a new retail arm.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 26, 2023

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Renewables

Bupa goes 100 pct renewable in certificates deal with Pacific Hydro
Private health insurance company takes Australian operations 100% renewable in a deal to buy certificates generated by Pacific Hydro’s portfolio of projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 11, 2022

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AER settles legal action against Neoen and Pacific Hydro over SA blackout
Neoen and Pac Hydro settle legal action brought by the AER relating to South Australian blackout, agreeing to pay fines.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 2, 2021

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AER sues four wind farm companies over South Australian blackout
Regulator takes four wind farm companies to court over their role in SA blackout in 2016, in a hotly disputed technical case that will unleash more political fury over renewables.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

Aug 7, 2019

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Commentary

Two new solar farms connect to the grid in Queensland
Adani’s Rugby Run finally joins grid after lengthy delay, as Haughton solar farm also starts production.
Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2019

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Wind

NAB, CBA to provide $80m finance for Crowlands wind farm
Pacific Hydro’s 80MW Crowlands wind farm in regional Victoria has reached financial close, with backing from two of the Big Four banks.
Sophie Vorrath

May 17, 2018

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Press Releases

AusNet services to develop terminal station for Pacific Hydro’s crowlands wind farm
AusNet Services announces today that agreement has been secured with Pacific Hydro to develop a new transmission connection for the 80 MW Crowlands Wind Farm project in the Pyrenees Shire Council in western Victoria, near Avoca.
AusNet Services

Jan 25, 2018

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Renewables

First Australian corporate bulk-buy to deliver new 80MW wind farm
An 80MW wind farm to be built near Ararat after first-of-kind contract with powerful consortium of 14 universities, corporations and Councils.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

Pacific Hydro raises $670m in multi-currency facility to fund wind, solar
Pacific Hydro looks to fund new wind, solar and hydro developments with multi-currency fund raising.
Giles Parkinson

May 23, 2017

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China state-owned companies become major players in Australia wind industry
China’s State Power Investment Corporation snaps up Pacific Hydro for $3bn, reportedly eyeing further Australian renewables assets.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 17, 2015

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56MW Moree Solar Farm reaches financial closure
A 56MW solar farm near NSW town of Moree – the first large scale solar array to use tracking in Australia – is ready to build after reaching financial closure.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 1, 2014

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