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Renewables

Some charts on SA electricity markets and price
Given the recent media attention, here are some charts on the relationship between clean energy installations and your electricity bills..
Ketan Joshi

Jul 18, 2016

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Mystery as South Australia pleads with gas generator to switch back on
South Australia pleads with state’s most efficient gas generator to switch back on. But what was promised in return? Or was the generator just happy to help?
Giles Parkinson

Jul 14, 2016

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Renewables

Wind energy supplied 83% of South Australia’s electricity on Monday
Wind energy delivered more than two-thirds of South Australia’s electricity over the weekend, and more on Monday.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 13, 2016

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Renewables

Hornsdale Wind Farm starts up at time in South Australia when every MWh matters
Here’s a quick trend in the output of Hornsdale Wind Farm compared with the aggregate output of all wind farms across South Australia..
Paul McArdle

Jul 8, 2016

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Renewables

Hornsdale wind farm secures financial close for second 100MW stage
Neoen secures long-term debt financing package for second 100MW stage of 105-turbine Hornsdale wind farm.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 27, 2016

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Commentary

What’s happening in South Australia with zero coal
The closure of South Australia’s last coal fired generator has caused some interesting reactions from the market. Why, for instance, is the cleanest gas generator off-line?
David Leitch

Jun 20, 2016

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Wind energy hits 100% of South Australia demand on Sunday
South Australia coal-free update: Wind energy provided more than South Australia’s demand for more than 10 hours on Sunday.
Giles Parkinson

May 24, 2016

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Wind and solar become new “base load” power for South Australia
Wind and solar establish themselves as new “base load” generators after closure of last coal fired power station in South Australia.
Giles Parkinson

May 16, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Five things we learned this week about 2016 election campaign
Labor and the Coalition agree on one thing – they hate the Greens; close poll means Turnbull will still be shackled to hard right; South Australia shows it’s possible to close down coal; and Tasmania reaps the benefit of closing down fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

May 13, 2016

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Ode to South Australia’s last coal power plant
As the sun sets on SA coal power, Gary Rowbottom – who worked 17yrs at Port Augusta Power Station – reflects on Australia’s energy transition.
Gary Rowbottom

May 13, 2016

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South Australia says national grid holding back renewables
SA environment minister says outdated grid and “straitjacket NEM” is greatest hurdle to the rapid and efficient growth of renewable energy generation.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 29, 2016

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Strong support for Turnbull govt to fund Port Augusta solar thermal plant
Plans to build a solar thermal tower power plant with storage in Port Augusta have gained strong popular support, according to a new poll, which shows a majority of South Australians think the project should get federal government funding.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 20, 2016

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