Western Australian Government Archives - Page 2 of 29 - Renew Economy

Reece Whitby named minister “to spearhead” W.A.’s clean energy transition
Former journalist Reece Whitby named new energy minister in Western Australia, adding to his climate change and environment portfolios.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 7, 2023

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Coal

W.A. to spend $220 million to keep failed coal mine on line till 2026
W.A. government to spend $220 million to ensure failed coal mine stays open long enough to build replacement wind, solar and battery storage capacity.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 3, 2023

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Coal

W.A. energy minister quits after guiding radical switch from coal to renewables
Bill Johnston to quit parliament after setting up the roadmap for a dramatic reshaping of the world’s biggest standalone grid from coal to renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Spring heatwave smashes seven-year old demand record in W.A.’s main grid
Spring heatwave sends demand soaring in WA, smashing seven year old record in the world’s biggest standalone grid that is accelerating its switch away from fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2023

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Hydrogen

Fortescue presses go on more than $1.1 billion of green hydrogen and iron projects
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group has announced three of the first green hydrogen deals to reach a final investment decision in the United States and Australia.
Marion Rae

Nov 21, 2023

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The eye-watering payments being made to big batteries to squash huge solar duck
Neoen’s huge Collie battery could be paid more than $100 million a year to help squash solar duck curve in world’s biggest isolated grid, but state-owned battery will get paid much less.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 21, 2023

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W.A. bulks up transmission to pave way for 10-fold lift in wind and solar
W.A. to invest $708 million in new transmission projects – its biggest investment in the grid for than a decade – to kick start 10-fold increase in new wind and solar capacity.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2023

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Hydrogen

Kwinana green hydrogen hub reaches “major milestone” at former oil refinery
A large-scale green hydrogen production facility at bp’s former Kwinana oil refinery in WA has made key new progress, backed by $70m from federal Labor.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 17, 2023

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Coal

Western Australia slashes “green tape” and bypasses EPA for renewable projects
W.A. paves the way to fast track the approval of renewable energy projects as it races to provide enough capacity for electrification and green industry.
Jacinta Bowler

Nov 16, 2023

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Hydrogen

Study suggest Pilbara ports can refuel ships with green ammonia from sun and wind
Study suggests the dangerous process of ship-to-ship refuelling could be feasible in Pilbara ports, using green ammonia produced in the region.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 6, 2023

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Another battery project underway to manage low loads and rooftop PV in W.A.’s main grid
Another big battery begins construction in W.A. as the world’s biggest standalone grid deals with the combined challenges of low midday demand and evening peaks.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 2, 2023

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Coal

World’s biggest standalone grid says pumped hydro too hard, all in with battery storage
Western Australia says pumped hydro may be too hard, and it will have to focus on battery storage to support its switch from coal to renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 27, 2023

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