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Wind

Offshore wind developers pray for bipartisan support ahead of key state election
Victoria’s offshore wind developers are much more optimistic than they were a year ago, but the looming state election could throw a spanner in the works.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 10, 2026

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Renewables

One Nation MP sponsors petition to sink sheep farmer-led solar and battery project
Farming family wants to host solar and battery project to underpin and co-exist with farming operations, but One Nation MP says it will “ruin prime agricultural land”.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 7, 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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Renewables

HMC unveils new-look energy development arm to advance pipeline of “fully funded” projects
HMC Capital has settled on a name for its growing portfolio of energy assets and says the “near-term” project pipeline is “fully funded to FID-ready status.”
Rachel Williamson

Jun 30, 2026

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Wind

Slimmed-down wind and battery project receives state planning approval, solar component dropped
World’s biggest independent renewable developer gets state planning approval for a slimmed down wind and battery project that no longer includes a solar component.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 29, 2026

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Battery

Macquarie storage offshoot presents two four-hour battery projects for federal green tick
Storage specialist has nine projects in its portfolio in Australia, with two going public on the EPBC on one day.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 18, 2026

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Renewables

From wool, to cropping, to solar: How renewable energy can “grow the agricultural pie”
On Facebook, western Victoria is nothing but a hotbed of anti-renewables activism, but there are new efforts to unite farmers and developers to a single cause.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 4, 2026

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Victorian Government

Wind industry warns of capital flight if Liberals press “pause” on transmission projects
Victoria shadow minister David Davis promises to pause and “review” major transmission projects – an act which would cause capital flight to other states.
Rachel Williamson

May 26, 2026

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Wind

How a local council is striving to become Australia’s “poster child” for offshore wind
The excitement has dimmed for Victoria’s offshore wind industry – but not for councils who are just getting started.
Rachel Williamson

May 20, 2026

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Wind

Revamped Gippsland wind project wins state approval, but still to win over some near neighbours
Gippsland wind project gains planning permit, but still has to win over neighbours who brought down the first iteration.
Rachel Williamson

May 14, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“They will smash renewable energy investment:” State energy minister goes on attack as election looms
With state election looming and polls showing a tight race, energy minister goes on the attack, warning of impending doom for renewables industry if Coalition wins.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 30, 2026

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Battery

Massive six-hour battery project seeks federal green tick for site in Victoria’s main coal hub
A massive 6-hour big battery has joined the queue for federal approvals for a site in the heart of Victoria’s main coal hub, once of a number seeking a connection.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 29, 2026

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