South Australian Government Archives - Renew Economy

Hydrogen

Murdoch media reports of green hydrogen’s latest failure have been greatly exaggerated, SA govt says
Reports in a Murdoch newspaper that another renewable hydrogen project has been scrapped are several years late, the South Australia government says.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Mar 25, 2025

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Solar

South Australia may underwrite gas generators in new plan to back up 100 pct net renewables target
South Australia flags new mechanism to underwrite gas generators to ensure it has enough back up for its net 100 per cent renewables target, putting it at odds with federal plan that excludes fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Policy & Planning

GE to provide turbines for world’s biggest hydrogen only power plant in Whyalla
GE to provide first turbines capable of 100 per cent hydrogen for Whyalla power plant, as Fortescue, Origin and Amp put hand up for new hydrogen hub.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 26, 2024

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Gupta puts hand up for Whyalla green hydrogen, but will take Santos gas first
Whyalla steel owner Sanjeev Gupta flags interest in buying green hydrogen from the city’s new electrolyser, but signals he will source gas from fossil fuel giant Santos in the interim.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 25, 2024

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Hydrogen

Amp buys time on massive 5GW green hydrogen and ammonia project
Amp Energy wins a three-month extension to an agreement underpinning the 5GW Cape Hardy Green Hydrogen, to get it to the next stage of development.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 12, 2024

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Battery

Battery storage meets more than 20 per cent of early evening peak demand in Australia
Battery storage is making its present felt in the evening peaks, reaching more than 20 pct of peak demand in South Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 11, 2023

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South Australia passes green hydrogen law, with support from anti-wind cross bench
South Australia hydrogen act passes after support from One Nation and SA Best, founded by anti-wind campaigner Nick Xenophon, overcame delaying tactics from Greens and Liberals.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 16, 2023

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“A true first:” Neoen in landmark deal to create national park next to Goyder renewable zone
Neoen transfers ownership of World’s End Gorge to state government to create new national park adjacent to its massive Goyder South wind, solar and battery project.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 14, 2023

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Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles will cut household energy bills in half, says network chief
SA Power Networks says grid has plenty of capacity to absorb “explosion” in electric vehicles, which he says will help households halve their annual energy bills.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 9, 2023

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Featured

Wind and solar average stunning 87 pct of South Australia’s demand over month of October
South Australia sets stunning new record of 86.7 per cent wind and solar averaged over month of October, while Australia’s main grid averaged record 45.1 pct renewables over the month.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 3, 2023

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Featured

South Australia to reach 100 pct wind and solar within a few years, says network company
Wind and solar reached 100 per cent of demand on 282 days in last year in South Australia, and the state will average 100 per cent within a few years, grid owner says.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 1, 2023

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South Australia grid operates at 99.8 per cent wind and solar over past seven days
South Australia gets a glimpse of its “net” 100 per cent renewable future, with wind and solar meeting 99.8 per cent of state demand in the last seven days.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 27, 2023

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