Vicgrid Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Route for first offshore wind transmission link mapped out amid scramble to meet 2032 target
VicGrid has released its preferred route for the 60 km new transmission line needed to bring offshore wind power to the main grid in the Latrobe Valley.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 21, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Victoria scraps contested renewable zone, says region has limited capacity for more solar and wind
Victoria cancels contentious renewable zone ahead of state election on grounds it holds “significant renewable energy” projects, and has limited capacity for more.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 10, 2026

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Renewables

“I would choose the data centre:” Renewable energy boss says firm off-taker deals preferable to CIS
Renewable energy developer says contracts with data centres offer more certainty than CIS, while grid manager says it isn’t “scared” of the sector anymore.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 3, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Grid access rules to be changed, but won’t penalise “advanced” projects that are ready to build
Advanced projects that are ready to build may be exempt from new changes to grid access rules, but CIS projects that have struggle to move forward will have to adapt.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 6, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State locks in six renewable energy zones after final round of nips, tucks and rethinks
State formally declares five onshore renewable energy zones and one “shoreline” REZ, to guide its step-change to 65% renewable by 2030 and 95% by 2035.
Sophie Vorrath

May 29, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State seeks fresh feedback on five renewable energy zones, puts one on the back-burner
State launches consultation on five draft onshore renewable energy zones (REZs) and one “shoreline” REZ, in final call for fresh feedback from community, industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 25, 2025

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Utilities

Victoria narrows down contenders for offshore wind transmission link, as Spanish giants compete again
VicGrid unveils three consortia in running for offshore wind transmission link, with Spanish energy giants leading two of them.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 16, 2025

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Victorian Government

VicGrid makes community engagement a condition of grid access
Victoria’s draft grid access rules make grid access conditional on doing community engagement well.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 23, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Stick to the facts, stick to the plan:” Energy minister urges industry to ignore nuclear “fantasy”
Victorian energy minister says the state will be 95 pct renewable by the time Dutton delivers his “fantasy” nuclear projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Victoria caps access for solar and wind in new renewable zones, to avoid curtailment and buoy investors
New state access regime aims to “substantially reduce” the risk new projects will be subject to curtailment and improve certainty for investors and developers.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2024

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Policy & Planning

VicGrid proposes transmission route to link offshore wind farms to Latrobe Valley grid
VicGrid is calling for feedback on “broad study area” for transmission line and onshore grid connection hub for the Gippsland offshore wind zone.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 22, 2024

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