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Wind and solar output surge to new record high in main grid
Wind and solar smash output records in the National Electricity Market, combining to hit 11.8GW for the first time.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 21, 2020

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Markets

Era of subsidy-free offshore wind turbines has arrived, researchers say
New research finds that the costs of offshore wind projects is now so low, they are delivering ‘negative subsidies’ to the benefit of energy users.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 28, 2020

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Markets

Bidding war breaks out for Australia’s biggest listed wind operator
Bidding war breaks out for ASX-listed Infigen Energy as overseas suitors up their offers.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 29, 2020

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Covid-19 makes massive dent in global coal generation, as wind and solar thrive
Falling electricity use across the OECD due to Covid-19 has seen coal power output slashed, while renewables continue to gain market share.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2020

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Markets

Global wind and solar additions set new record in 2019, but more needed
Wind and solar additions surged to a new record in 2019, but experts warn that more will be needed to achieve Paris Agreement goal of zero emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 11, 2020

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Renewables

Massive 1000MW “baseload” wind, solar and hydrogen plant pitched for NSW
Some of Australia’s largest industrial manufacturers could make the switch to 100 per cent renewables under a $3.5 billion green hydrogen plant proposal.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2020

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Renewables

Windlab secures $20 million loan to help with cash after Kennedy delay
Windlab lands $20 million loan from its suitors, including Andrew Forrest-backed company, to help with cash flows as it deals with Kennedy delays.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 31, 2020

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South Australia separates from NEM, again, as interconnector troubles return
South Australia again disconnected from the rest of the National Electricity Market, as another issue hits the Heywood interconnector.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 2, 2020

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Renewables

Iberdrola enters Australia market with big plans, including 320MW wind solar hybrid
Spanish energy giant unveils plans to tap Australia’s “tremendous” renewables potential, starting with 320MW hybrid wind and solar plant.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 18, 2019

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Australia’s first urban surf park seeks power from wind and solar
Australia’s first inland surf lagoon next to Melbourne Airport will use on-site solar and a renewable energy power purchase agreement to power its urban swell.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 4, 2019

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Consortium proposes 80MW solar farm and green hydrogen facility in Victoria
Consortium seeks to leverage Govt funds to examine feasibility of hydrogen export facility near Portland in Victoria that could grow to a $1B investment opportunity.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 31, 2019

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Coal

Huge wind and solar pipeline could make coal power ‘extinct’ in Australia by 2040
Research group predicts rapid rise of a renewable energy export industry will accelerate the exit of coal from Australian market as soon as 2040.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 22, 2019

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