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Victorian Government

New Victoria to NSW “electric highway” gets kick-along from federal and state funds
In a bilateral agreement, the federal and Victorian governments will provide up to $200m in underwriting support for the Victoria to NSW Interconnector (VNI) West project.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2020

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Markets

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2020

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Renewables

Angry farmer ploughs home blunt warning for Australia’s transmission plans
Victorian farmer worried about the impact of major new transmission works delivers blunt message to DNSP. And while novel in approach, the sentiment is not new.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 4, 2020

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Renewables

Copperstring 2.0 renewables project fast-tracked in Queensland post-Covid plan
One of Australia’s critical renewables mega-projects, the Coppertring transmission line in north Queensland, could begin construction next year after winning $14.8m state funding.
Sophie Vorrath

May 19, 2020

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AEMC told to go back and consult on Cogati, but MLFs still a battle zone
Australian energy market rule maker told to go back and consult with stakeholders over its COGATI process.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 25, 2019

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Storage

Genex to add more solar and wind to pumped hydro after Queensland funds new link
Queensland government to tip $132m into new transmission line linking pumped hydro facility with main grid in move that will open up more wind and solar capacity.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 4, 2019

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Markets

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 29, 2019

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Renewables

Mining giants seek huge wind and solar projects to justify CopperString 2.0
CopperString 2.0 announces “market sounding” for group of major mining companies seeking one million MWh a year of renewable electricity generation over 10 years.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 22, 2019

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Markets

Is the AEMC reinventing the wheel to solve a simple problem?
AEMC is proposing a series of complicated rule changes to solve what most see as a simple problem – and it risks an unknown impact on the electricity market.
David Leitch

Jul 4, 2019

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Markets

Ausgrid sale great for everyone, except consumers
The sale of Ausgrid has been hailed in many quarters, but consumers have little to celebrate. The price locks in “gold plating” and may lead to higher fixed charges as more consumers turn to solar and storage and the networks look to protect their revenue streams.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 24, 2016

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California’s energy storage target swamped by proposals
California has a very large energy storage market, at least on paper. Which projects will make the cut?
Jeff St John

Jul 21, 2014

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Biggest grid in US could reach 30% renewables by 2026
Renewables could provide up to 30% of electricity for the 13 states covered by the biggest grid system in the US by 2026.
Silvio Marcacci

Mar 10, 2014

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