New joint venture puts net zero energy transition from coal to renewables on the map
A new interactive map designed to chart Australia’s energy market transformation has been launched by the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA).
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Big batteries to face same strict planning rules as solar and wind projects under Queensland’s new regime
Big battery projects seeking to be built in the Sunshine State will now have to meet the same strict new planning rules as large-scale solar and wind.
“Final step:” Marinus Link inks $1 billion contract for onshore construction works of undersea cable
Construction of $5 billion undersea cable project linking Tasmania and Victoria is all but good to go, with the execution of major works contract.
Replacement turbine blades on the way as huge wind farm held at half-way point of commissioning
The massive MacIntyre wind project is waiting for new turbine blades and wind parts as it continues its slow progress through commissioning.
Snowy’s pumped hydro plants win contracts to act as syncons, but payments to be kept secret
Snowy Hydro will be paid to operate its Tumut pumped hydro facilities as "syncons" to provide system strength to the grid. But we are not told how much.
Regulator seeks penalties over Broken Hill blackouts, alleges Transgrid breached market rules
Regulator launches civil proceedings against NSW network operator over major blackout event that left thousands of customers without power for two weeks.
Australia’s largest energy transmission project is now 90 pct complete
Australia's largest transmission project is now 90 per cent complete, with more than 10 million work hours clocked up to date.
NSW abattoir goes back for seconds on solar, adds a battery to cut dependence on the grid
NSW abattoir wants to double the size of its solar array and add a battery in order to reduce its dependence on the grid at its peak consumption time in the afternoon.
Cost of wind and batteries fall, coal and gas rise as CSIRO finds new way to show renewables are cheapest
New GenCost report produces new modelling to deliver the same message: firmed renewables are lowest cost as coal and gas get more expensive and harder to build.