NSW ministers called on to prevent “wholesale destruction” of Kosciuszko National Park by Snowy 2.0 transmission line works.
Transgrid
NSW to fast-track network approvals for first renewable energy zone
NSW grants priority status to transmission network upgrades, helping to fast-tracking approvals process for first Renewable Energy Zone and up to 3GW of new wind and solar.
AEMC delays key system strength reforms by another four months
AEMC pushes back the deadline for draft system strength reforms, saying more time is needed to work through the complexities.
CEFC chips in to help fund transmission links for Snowy 2.0
CEFC strikes $125m deal with TransGrid to deliver new network infrastructure, helping to fund Snowy 2.0’s connection to the main grid.
Elecnor wins $1.9 billion contract to build NSW side of new link to South Australia
Elecnor and Clough joint venture EnergySecure tapped to deliver TransGrid portion of NSW-S.A. interconnector.
TransGrid fast tracks first stage of huge New England renewable zone
TransGrid seeks bids for first stage of New England renewable energy zone, and gets some ARENA funding to develop a plan for the network infrastructure.
Huge 720MW solar farm and very big battery approved for connection to NSW grid
UPC\AC Renewables Australia’s 720MW New England solar farm plus 400MWh battery cleared for connection by network provider Transgrid.
NSW first renewable zone attracts stunning 27GW of solar, wind, storage proposals
NSW plan for first Renewable Energy Zone attracts “phenomenal” 113 registrations of interest for projects totalling 27GW and valued at $38 billion.
Regulator approves grid upgrade that will boost new renewables projects
AER fast-tracks approval for $218M upgrade to NSW-QLD interconnector to strengthen electricity supplies in a post-Liddell grid.
NSW puts interstate transmission link project on the fast-track
Plans to build an 800km transmission line between New South Wales and South Australia given “critical infrastructure” status by NSW government.