Commissioner rebuked by judge presiding over civil case that is being watched closely for its ruling on whether a wind farm can be considered a “nuisance.”
Court admonishment and site visits feature in wind turbine “nuisance case”
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Supreme Court dismisses “David and Goliath” challenge to wind farm permit
The Victorian Supreme Court rules in favour of wind farm developer, dismissing a community group’s legal challenge to planning permits.
Vestas secures turbine contract for next stage of Crookwell wind farm
Vestas to supply and install 16 turbines for the Crookwell 3 wind farm, putting the NSW project on track to start generating power in 2022.
Meridian may sell Australian assets, as renewables exodus continues
Meridian Energy announces review of Australian assets, including possible divestment of 294MW of renewables and energy retailer Powershop Australia.
Western Australia’s biggest wind farm formally opened, with PPA to come
Western Australia’s largest wind energy project, the 214MW Yandin wind farm, is formally open and will be one of the most productive in the country.
“Harder than ever” to build new wind farms in Australia, industry warns
Wind industry leaders say that despite hot investor appetite and lots of opportunity, developers are in “excruciating pain” trying to get projects online.
Wind farms face “significant change” to turbine noise rules in Victoria
Wind energy projects in Victoria could soon be required to apply for turbine noise permits, in options being proposed for a tightening of environmental responsibilities.
South Korea to spend $A56 billion to build world’s biggest offshore wind farm
South Korea government signs off on $A56bn plans to build a massive offshore wind farm in the Yellow Sea, as part of its pledge to quit coal power by 2030.
All 31 turbines completed at 110MW Biala wind farm in NSW
Construction of all 31 turbines has been completed at the 110MW Biala wind farm in NSW.
Massive Moorabool wind farm completed, sending power to Victorian grid
Moorabool wind farm in central-western Victoria injects first output into main grid following completion of all 104 of its turbines.
