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Renewables

Wind plans for huge South Australia renewables precinct get federal green light
Plans for the first two stages of a major wind, solar and battery precinct being developed by Neoen have been given federal envrionmental approval.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 26, 2026

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Electrification

Can all solar homes become smart energy hubs? On paper – absolutely! IRL, a few hurdles remain
A South Australian trial to turn homes into grid-responsive energy hubs is now 100 households in, and has some brutal lessons to share.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 20, 2026

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Solar

Fire in solar panel and home battery warehouse in Adelaide under investigation
Firefighters investigate cause of blaze in Adelaide, which has caused major damage to energy company 1Komma5º’s solar panel and battery warehouse.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 19, 2026

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Commentary

Dropping the ball on green hydrogen means counting on gas for iron and steel – and that’s a major risk
The SA government’s decision to disband its hydrogen body means the state’s iron and steelmaking will likely run on gas for longer. This is bad news.
Simon Nicholas

May 8, 2025

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Renewables

Wind project rejoins planning queue with fewer but much bigger turbines, and a battery
Large wind project returns to the planning portal after a six year hiatus with fewer but bigger turbines, and a battery.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 4, 2025

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Chart of the day

South Australia hits new wind and solar record as it surges towards fast-tracked 100 pct renewable target
Wind and solar output hit new record high, just days after state government fast-tracked its target of 100 per cent renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 29, 2024

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Battery

New 300MWh battery in South Australia applies for generation licence
Generation licence sought for the first battery in a planned major renewable and storage hub in South Australia.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 25, 2023

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South Australia wants out of new offshore wind zone, to protect rock lobsters
South Australia chooses to back its fisheries industries, which are worried about the impact of offshore wind farm construction.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 29, 2023

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South Australia sees “doubling in demand” for its low cost green electricity
ElectraNet says it is swamped with applications to connect to the state’s “low-cost, low emissions” network from a booming green industry.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2023

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Solar

Graph of the Day: Solar covers all of South Australia demand for six hours straight
South Australia demand met by rooftop and utility scale solar for six hours straight.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 7, 2023

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Utilities

Retailer start-up taps biopower and solar to offer low day-time prices
South Australian start-up iO Energy signs innovative PPA with biopower firm to offer very low cost day-time power prices.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 22, 2022

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Coalition revives defeated state Liberal hydrogen hub, backs more CCS
The Coalition promises another $218m for a South Australian hydrogen hub, reviving a proposal of the defeated state Liberals.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 29, 2022

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