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Renewables

Japanese energy giant gets FIRB tick for Genex bid, lays out plans for big wind project
Genex gets FIRB approval for the bid by J-Power, and lodges an EPBC application for its big Kidston wind farm.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 17, 2024

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Storage

Turnbull says CIS won’t work for long duration storage, nuclear support is “religion” for Coalition
Former PM turned aspiring pumped hydro developer calls for changes to the Capacity Investment Scheme, arguing long duration storage needs a separate category with looser time constraints.
Giles Parkinson

May 22, 2024

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Storage

Zen plans giant 1GW pumped hydro project at former coal pit to address solar duck
Garnaut-led Zen Energy plans 1GW, 8 GWh pumped hydro project in old coal pit west of Sydney to soak up rooftop solar.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Apr 11, 2024

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Pumped Hydro

First Nations group gets option for 20pct stake in Sunshine Hydro’s flagship project
Deal with Sunshine Hydro for innovative pumped hydro and green hydrogen hybrid project comes as more renewable companies and buyers look to work with First Nations businesses.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 27, 2023

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Storage

“Australia’s biggest engineering debacle:” Snowy 2.0 costs double again to reported $12bn
Experts call for an independent review of Snowy 2.0 as costs of the controversial project are reported to have doubled again to $12 billion, not including transmission.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 30, 2023

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Commentary

California duck curve now a canyon as grid load vanishes in the midday sun
The problem of net negative load during the day and steeper evening ramps is becoming stark in California. More storage is needed,
Fereidoon Sioshansi

May 15, 2023

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Storage

How to ensure the world’s largest pumped-hydro project isn’t a disaster for the environment
The long duration energy storage offered by pumped hydro is vital to Australia’s renewables transition. So how can we limit its environmental damage?
Jamie Pittock

Oct 5, 2022

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Storage

NSW launches $50m grant program for pumped hydro projects
NSW government launches a $50 million grant program, hoping to attract up to 3,000MW of pumped hydro projects to the state.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2021

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Governments

Queensland to study huge new pumped hydro project in post Callide storage push
Queensland to look at new 1,000MW pumped hydro energy project as it accelerates its energy storage push after the Callide coal explosion.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2021

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Governments

Turnbull dismisses fossil hydrogen as “delay tactic” by coal and gas industry
Turnbull dismisses fossil fuel hydrogen and carbon capture and storage and laments lack of any new major clean energy projects in Morrison budget.
Michael Mazengarb

May 12, 2021

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