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Coal

Coal plant “explosion” triggers widespread blackouts across Queensland
Almost 400,000 homes and business lost power across Queensland following reports of an explosion at the Callide coal-fired power station.
Michael Mazengarb & Sophie Vorrath

May 25, 2021

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Kidston pumped hydro project gets $147m state government boost
Genex locks in a $147m funding commitment from the Queensland government to establish new network link to Kidston pumped hydro project.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 5, 2021

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Coal

More than $1 billion wiped off value of Queensland coal and gas power stations
Queensland Audit Office cites falling prices and growing renewables for $1B cut to value of state’s fossil fuel plants, including one that’s now worth zero.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 4, 2021

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Queensland considers solar-fuelled green hydrogen plant at Kogan Creek coal plant
Queensland secures deal with Japanese firm to investigate the production of solar-fuelled green hydrogen at the Kogan Creek power station.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 2, 2021

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Queensland zinc producer makes $17 million investment in CopperString 2.0
Owner of Sun Metals, one of Queensland’s leading ‘clean minerals’ producers, invests in major transmission project that will unlock new wind and solar farms.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 28, 2021

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Stanwell partners with Japan’s Iwatani to develop Gladstone green hydrogen export hub
Queensland’s Stanwell Corp partners with Japanese hydrogen giant Iwatani to kick start work towards Gladstone green hydrogen export terminal.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 1, 2020

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Mick de Brenni named new Queensland minister for renewables and hydrogen
Mick de Brenni appointed Queensland minister for energy, renewables and hydrogen. Australia’s first dedicated minister for hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 12, 2020

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Labor has to do more to reach Queensland renewables target, all eyes on new minister
Queensland Labor secures a third term of government, with clean energy set to benefit from a promised investment boost.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 2, 2020

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Queensland urged to switch public schools, libraries and hospitals to solar
Public schools and hospitals could be the key to boosting Queensland’s rooftop solar industry, slashing cost and emissions and delivering hundreds of jobs.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 19, 2020

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Queensland shift to 100 per cent renewables feasible within 15-years
New analysis suggests Queensland could complete shift to 100 per cent renewable electricity in 15 years, with more than enough wind and solar PV in the pipeline.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 15, 2020

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Up to 20,000 new clean energy jobs up for grabs as Queensland readies to vote
A new Climate Council report says renewable energy zones, clean manufacturing and renewable exports provide political leaders a chance to create thousands of new jobs.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 9, 2020

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Storage

Genex secures network deal for Queensland big battery
Genex secures site for 50MW/75MWh big battery in Queensland after securing a land access deal with network company Powerlink.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 22, 2020

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