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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Governments Hydro Queensland Government Renewables Storage
Genex to add more solar and wind to pumped hydro after Queensland funds new link
Queensland government to tip $132m into new transmission line linking pumped hydro facility with main grid in move that will open up more wind and solar capacity.
Australian Federal Government Battery CleanTech Bites Governments Storage
Battery storage: “Shit, we need this in the market now”
Industry calls for targets, urgent regulatory and market reform, to meet "immediate" need for energy storage on changing Australian grid.
Hydro Renewables Solar Storage
Japan utility takes stake in Genex, to fast-track Kidston pumped hydro project
Japanese utility and hydro specialist J-Power takes $25m stake in Genex Power, to help deliver the pumped hydro component of the Kidston solar and storage project.
Hydro News & Commentary Renewables Solar Storage
Genex finalises NSW solar purchase, as progress continues on Kidston hydro
Genex Power completes acquisition of 50MW Jemalong project in NSW, in bid to diversify, boost earnings, as flagship Kidston solar and pumped hydro storage project progresses.
Australian Federal Government Governments Hydro NSW Government Renewables Storage
Snowy 2.0 approved for early works amid environmental concern – and LNP dissent
Snowy 2.0 gets green light for exploratory works, amid concerns about the environmental impact on the Kosciuszko National Park, and "scepticism" from within Coalition ranks.
Hydro Renewables Solar Storage Wind
Genex kicks off works on Kidston pumped hydro, next to solar farm
Genex starts early works on the 250MW pumped hydro component of its Kidston Renewable Energy Hub, to keep up momentum as it awaits financial close.
Proposed 4GW solar and wind project in NSW – that would produce twice the output of the state’s soon-to-be retired Liddell coal power plant – is seeking to add...
Battery storage has stolen the limelight as Australia focuses on its storage needs for a renewables-dominated grid. But pumped hydro is about to make an even bigger splash.
Genex gets all clear to add 250MW pumped hydro storage to solar – and perhaps wind – at old Kidston gold mine in north Qld.
Other Good Stuff Renewables
Women in hydro, and why more are needed: “Women and men don’t think the same way”
Following CEC's Women in Renewables Leaders’ Pledge, we spoke with the women who’ve done a lot of work in hydro this year.
