western australia Archives - Page 7 of 10 - Renew Economy

Solar

Mining magnate “Twiggy” Forrest reportedly backs W.A. solar farm
Twiggy Forrest reportedly backs big solar project in W.A’s wheatbelt, confirming his growing interest in solar technologies.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 6, 2019

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First stage of unique solar-wind-battery hybrid project opens at Agnew gold mine
EDL launches first stage of hybrid micro-grid project that will integrate solar, wind and battery storage to power remote gold mine in WA.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 20, 2019

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Rooftop solar hits 45% of demand and sets new grid low in W.A.
Rooftop solar delivers record low Q3 minimum demand in W.A. after accounting for 45% of overall supply on one day, and also helps send prices negative.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 13, 2019

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Massive 5,000MW solar and wind projects set to fuel WA’s hydrogen expansion
Siemens-backed project targets up to 5,000MW of large scale wind and solar near Kalbarri to fuel hydrogen production for export market.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 8, 2019

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WA opens $10m hydrogen fund to boost renewable gas production and exports
WA govt opens its $10 million Renewable Hydrogen Fund to applications that will expand WA’s ability to export green gas.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 18, 2019

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Wind

Construction starts at Yandin wind farm, set to be WA’s biggest
Construction begins on biggest wind farm in W.A., with an expected capacity factor of 50 per cent.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2019

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Regulator finds AEMO made ‘intentional and avoidable’ breach of market rules
AEMO issued a formal warning after “intentional” breaches of the WA electricity market rules that saw generators get paid ineligible capacity credits.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 23, 2019

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WA unveils demonstration hydrogen home, and green hydrogen strategy
WA Govt announces $10M renewable gas development fund as gas network company ATCO unveils renewable hydrogen demonstration hub
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 18, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Rooftop solar throws massive curve ball to world’s most isolated grid
The growth of rooftop solar in W.A. means the world’s biggest isolated grid could be a blueprint for the planning of a distributed energy system.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 25, 2019

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Synergy caught between high gas costs and falling renewable prices
WA Government owned Synergy has forecast substantial losses as the emergence of cheap renewables squeezes its coal and gas heavy fleet out of the market.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 18, 2019

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Renewables

W.A. councils demand “true to science” 50% renewable state target
Group of 21 Western Australian councils call on state Labor government to adopt targets of 50% renewable electricity by 2030, net-zero emissions by 2050.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

WA taps into boom for raw materials for EV and storage batteries
WA is set to capitalise on rapid growth in demand for battery storage, with a surge in exploration activity for raw battery materials.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2019

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