Snowy 2.0
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
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AEMO’s Integrated System Plan: Does it leave Snowy 2.0 high and dry?
Is Snowy 2.0 viable? AEMO's latest 20 year blueprint suggests the multi-billion dollar pumped hydro scheme will be used a lot less than claimed.
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Are 19 million electric vehicle batteries equal to five Snowy 2.0s?
Australia's car fleet - if fully electric - could provide as much storage five Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro schemes. Here's why.
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Snowy 2.0 clears last major hurdle as Morrison gives environmental approval
In a gift to voters ahead of the Eden Monaro by-election, the Morrison government waves through environmental approval for Snowy 2.0.
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Off-grid and out of line? Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro to test Morrison leadership
Eden-Monaro by-election to be a test of the Morrison leadership and bushfire response and a local battle fought on issues including climate and renewables.
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Snowy 2.0 gets planning tick of approval from NSW government
Controversial Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project receives planning approval from NSW government, but questions remain about its environmental and economic impacts.
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Snowy 2.0 tops Berejiklian’s planning fast-track for post Covid-19 recovery
Snowy 2.0 tops a list of projects to be fast-tracked through the planning system, as the NSW government looks for major construction stimulus opportunities.
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Turnbull says his biggest leadership failure was on climate change
Former PM says his biggest regret was a failure to secure meaningful climate policy, but that the Snowy 2.0 expansion is core to his legacy.
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NSW approves critical Snowy 2.0 factory as more energy experts call for project halt
Snowy 2.0 tunnel segment factory gets planning approval as environmental groups and energy experts call for project to be halted, pending independent review.
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Thirty Australian energy experts issue letter calling for halt to Snowy 2.0
Thirty Australian energy experts call for a halt to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, questioning environmental and economic viability of the massive project.
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“Worst possible project in worst possible location” – NPA slams Snowy 2.0
National Parks Association of NSW argues there are serious flaws in Snowy 2.0 business and environmental case and calls for an independent review of the project.
