Spark Archives - Renew Economy

Spark consortium unveils 2GW floating offshore wind plan for Hunter zone
Cashed up and highly experienced consortium announces plans for up to 2GW Sea Fern Floating Offshore Wind project in NSW waters.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 18, 2023

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Spark joins Australian offshore wind rush as part of new consortium
Spark Renewables joins forces with Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 to develop floating offshore wind projects in one of Australia’s hottest new zones.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 22, 2023

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Spark unveils new plans for giga-scale wind farm and big battery
Plans emerge for a massive wind farm and big battery proposed for construction in the South-West Renewable Energy Zone in NSW by Spark Renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 12, 2022

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Utilities

Renewables to deliver bigger returns as Spark seeks to “reinvent green grid”
Spark says it plans to be significant player in renewables, along with its network plays, but will new owners have the same vision?
Giles Parkinson

Aug 24, 2021

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Solar

Bomen solar farm collects damages payment after three week outage
Bomen solar farm collects $1 million in liquidated damages after fault that took the facility offline for three weeks in January.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 24, 2021

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Spark opens its books after suitors lift bid to more than $5 billion
Spark Infrastructure to open its books to suitors after KKR consortium lifted its bid for the network and renewables investor to $5.2 billion.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 28, 2021

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Network owner Spark ramps up generation plans with 1.5GW of solar, wind and battery
Poles and wires owner Spark Infrastructure will continue its foray into generation with a string of new renewable energy projects.
James Fernyhough

Feb 23, 2021

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Markets

Spark looks to build $1bn renewables portfolio, excited by ISP and REZ opportunties
Spark Infrastructure excited by ISP and REZ plans that are set to create massive new opportunities, including a $1 billion renewables portfolio.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 25, 2020

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Spark looks to expand Bomen solar farm and add big battery, wind also on horizon
Spark looks to add battery storage to Bomen solar farm, and expand capacity, and is also on lookout for wind and solar projects as international developers retreat from market.
Giles Parkinson

May 27, 2020

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NSW Government

Big new solar farm in NSW begins production, on schedule for a change
Bomen solar farm dodges delays affecting other projects and begins production more or less on schedule.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 25, 2020

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Bomen solar farm ready to go, but Spark cautious about new deals due to curtailment
Spark Infrastructure says 100MW Bomen solar farm to begin exports soon, but cautious about new investments due to curtailment and grid congestion issues.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 25, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Network giant says renewables transition will deliver lower prices and cut emissions
Spark Infrastructure says clean energy transition can lower emissions and prices, but is being held back by lack of policy and out-dated rules.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 13, 2019

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