victoria Archives - Renew Economy

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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Renewables

Green boring: First Nations retailer to power tunnelling machines with renewable electrons
Tunnel boring machines working on state’s new rail loop will be powered completely by renewable energy, under a three year deal with the country’s first Indigenous-owned retailer.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 21, 2026

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Renewables

Engie-backed offshore wind project begins seabed investigations in Gippsland zone
Offshore wind developer kicks off four months of geophysical surveys for its 1.3 gigawatt project – the furthest from shore of the nine remaining Gippsland zone contenders.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2026

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Storage

New four-hour big battery joins queue for federal green tick, backed by local landowners
A new landowner-backed battery energy storage project has been referred for federal environmental assessment, led by a local Tasmanian developer.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 23, 2026

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Renewables

Portable solar-in-a-box system to provide 80 pct of dairy farm’s power needs, and save $20k
Innovative solar-in-a-box design by a Melbourne startup could change the economics of farming and remote power systems.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 18, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“A scary place to be:” How far is “too far” when it comes to public input on renewables planning?
The line between enough public participation and too much is shifting, with industry saying NSW and Queensland are going too far.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 8, 2026

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Renewables

Australian renewables pipeline “running laps” around net zero targets. It’s the pace that is lacking
New data on Australia’s solar, wind and battery development pipeline confirms that the constraint has never been ambition or opportunity, but the pace of delivery.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 3, 2026

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Renewables

Solar-battery hybrid and CIS winner gets super quick federal green tick
Solar and battery project proposed for central northern Victoria gets EPBC all-clear just four months after joining the queue.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 16, 2026

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