transmisison Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Contested transmission route changed to avoid caves – and another 50 landholders
A new nip-and-tuck to plans for a major new REZ transmission line has trimmed it down by 2km to better avoid caves and homes – and to embrace supportive landholders.
Sophie Vorrath

May 1, 2026

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Policy & Planning

AER sets cost to customers of Basslink, as troubled interconnector transitions to regulated asset
As early works – and a legal challenge – get underway for Marinus Link, the cost to consumers of the existing interconnector, Basslink, has been determined.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 27, 2026

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Renewables

Locals launch last-ditch legal challenge in bid to stop Marinus Link
A group of locals are appealing a permit issued for the on-shore transmission infrastructure to connect the Marinus Link undersea cable with the Tasmanian grid.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 23, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Transmission “legacy:” State launches CopperString community benefits fund
A community benefits find will share $50 million across a series of “legacy projects” for communities located along the route of the planned CopperString transmission link.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 19, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Construction kicks off on major upgrade of transmission links to host renewables and clear path for coal exit
Construction has begun on four key electricity transmission sites for the largest investment in state’s electricity grid in more than a decade.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 1, 2025

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Commentary

New transmission towers are crucial for renewables – but contentious. Here’s where they should go
Which corridors unlock the most new wind and solar? And could HVDC lines bring far-flung northern renewable resources to southern population centres?
Cheng Cheng

Nov 25, 2025

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Renewables

Energy giant abandons plans to build new transmission links to renewable energy zones
Energy infrastructure giant opts out of partnership to bid to develop some of Australia’s biggest new electricity transmission projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 16, 2025

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