Transgrid
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Battery Solar Storage Transgrid Utilities Utility PV
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.
Governments NSW Government Renewables
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.
Australian Federal Government Governments NSW Government Transgrid Utilities
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.
Governments Markets News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables South Australian Government Utilities
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.
Governments News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables
NSW government unveils plan to bring grid into age of renewables
New South Wales Coalition govt unveils grid upgrade plan, to accommodate the “flood” of new renewable energy capacity in the state's development pipeline.
News & Commentary Solar Storage Tesla
Tesla Powerpack installed at Sydney depot, as part of Transgrid network trial
City of Sydney adds 500kWh Tesla battery to new solar council depot, both to make the depot self sufficient and as part of Transgrid demand management trial.
TransGrid has announced Mr Jeremy (Jerry) Maycock will join its Board as Chair from 22 February 2018.
Governments Markets News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables
NSW on renewables: All talk, not much action
NSW talks a good talk on renewable energy but offers few actions. Its share of new renewables is far smaller than its share of electricity consumption and this is...
Network operator Transgrid says 100 per cent renewable energy is both feasible and affordable, and says only incremental increases in renewable energy will not achieve potential falls in the...
Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar
Transmission: We need to start building now to deal with wind and solar boom
With renewable investment accelerating way faster than most anticipated a year ago, it's likely parts of the transmission grid will become constrained. We need action, not more analysis.
