All stories from The Windy Times, in chronological order.
Australia will have a globally competitive electricity price in a no-coal world. It just needs a lot more wind. The post Spot prices along the journey to a competitively priced coal-free grid. But we still need a lot of wind appeared first on Renew Economy.
Three Australian companies have helped deliver the last of the foundations of the only wind farm under construction in NSW – and in turn, the wind farm has breathed new life into local manufacturing. The post Wind farm breathes life into local manufacturing as last of 69 massive steel cages are sent to site appeared first on Renew Economy.
Worth a short note to link to this consultation paper from the AEMO re the proposed ‘Development of a staged delivery path (with respect to IPRR)’ … which was published yesterday (Monday 1st June 2026). The post AEMO workload overload triggers rethink of IPRR implementation (now proposed ‘staged delivery path’) appeared first on WattClarity.
Innovation for wind turbine footings could slash wind farm concrete use and cut construction time by about 20 weeks. It just needs a developer game enough to give it a go. The post Australian innovation can slash wind farm concrete pours, build times and costs. But it needs a willing guinea pig appeared first on Renew Economy.
Australia spent more than a decade thinking about how it could increase the supply of renewable energy in the grid to displace our reliance on fossil fuel electricity. In that time, renewable energy in the National Electricity Market has grown from 15% in 2015 to a record 46.5% in 2026 according to AEMO.
Developers are now adding batteries into their plans for wind projects, and manufacturers are beginning to come to the party with longer warranties. The post “Just as common as solar-hybrids:” Most developers now including batteries in plans for wind appeared first on Renew Economy.
Network weighs its options to close a gap in “ring” of transmission lines linking NSW coastal load centres with its renewable energy zones and other major upgrades and mega-projects, like Snowy 2.0. The post Network sets out $3.5 billion case for new link to remove bottlenecks between renewables and cities appeared first on Renew Economy.
Bruce Miller talks about why system strength is badly misunderstood. Through analogies using bridges, seeing eye dogs, and bumpy roads, he argues the industry's fixation on fault level and inertia misses the real engineering challenges of the transition — and risks costly, counterproductive fixes. The post Reframing the grid discussion from system strength to system behaviour appeared first on WattClarity.
Early planning has commenced on critical energy infrastructure solutions to meet the power demands of Australia’s fastest growing region, as coal closures in NSW combined with population growth and increased electrification of homes and businesses, place growing pressure on the existing energy network. Delivered by PolitePaul service
BHP once represented scale and an ability to shape the future. Now it acts as if smaller: a company hesitating while others show that diesel is a transition fuel, not a destination. The post BHP vs Fortescue in the Pilbara: Who is really building Australia’s post-diesel future? appeared first on Renew Economy.
After two years of consultation with communities, First Nations, farmers and other stakeholders, the Victorian government has formally declared five onshore renewable energy zones, plus one offshore.
State formally declares five onshore renewable energy zones and one “shoreline” REZ, to guide its step-change to 65% renewable by 2030 and 95% by 2035. The post State locks in six renewable energy zones after final round of nips, tucks and rethinks appeared first on Renew Economy.
Big batteries scoop the pool and sideline gas in "firming tender" designed to secure supply at times of system stress as state moves to 100 per cent net renewables. The post Big batteries scoop the pool in grid firming tender that was also open to gas generators appeared first on Renew Economy.
Spanish energy giant lobs another plantation wind project into EPBC queue, highlighting the minimal impact these projects will have on highly modified sites. The post Spanish giant lobs second plantation wind project into EPBC queue just a week after the first appeared first on Renew Economy.
Queensland’s new planning regime for large-scale renewables and battery storage remains “very messy and very complicated,” one year down the track. The post “No sense:” One year on, Queensland’s strict new renewables rules still baffle developers and councils appeared first on Renew Economy.
For data centres, a better directive than BYO Energy would be BYONCE – Bring Your Own New Clean Energy. What we want is new renewable supply entering the market alongside new demand. The post BYO energy? For data centres it should be more like “BYONCE” – and make it additional appeared first on Renew Economy.
The fossil fuel crisis is driving EV uptake and more electrification. And some suggest it could be a smarter tool for monetary policy than jacking up interest rates. The post “We’re okay, until we’re not:” Energy minister says Hormuz is forcing rethink on EVs and energy security appeared first on Renew Economy.
Major delivery of wind turbines, blades and other components ahead of 450 km road journey to project site, as another wind farm extension reaches half way stage. The post Huge delivery of wind turbine components arrives in port, ahead of 450 km road journey appeared first on Renew Economy.
A "thought experiment" by a China tech giant finds wind-battery hybrids can achieve the same generation and grid services as coal plants, but with benefits. The post How a wind and battery hybrid could replace a coal plant – and outperform it at almost every level appeared first on Renew Economy.
At 1.7 gigawatt total capacity, the portfolio could be worth as much as $5 billion. Delivered by PolitePaul service
Tech bros pushing SMRs are going to be "very angry" when they discover nuclear is expensive and complicated, says leading analyst. The post Nuclear needs to build up to 8,000 SMRs just to catch up with wind and solar. By 2035, they might have 5 appeared first on Renew Economy.
The experience of decommissioning Australia's second-oldest wind farm proves that selling parts for re-use can be a great deal cheaper than sending them to landfill. The post “$1 million cheaper:” How avoiding landfill slashed the cost of decommissioning this wind farm appeared first on Renew Economy.
We are installing inertia for poorly justified reasons, and we are imposing economic penalties that add unnecessary hurdles for solar and wind projects. The post We need to reframe the grid discussion from system strength to system behaviour appeared first on Renew Economy.
A company looking at hydrogen and graphite technologies among two low emission proposals for the purchase of Whyalla Steelworks. The post Gas-based hydrogen hopeful among shortlisted “low-emission” proposals for troubled Whyalla steelworks appeared first on Renew Economy.
Recent disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz are a reminder of a simple fact: energy markets reprice risk quickly. In Australia, this pain is initially felt in transport and parts of industry that rely on imported liquid fuels, with prices set offshore and supply chains we do not control. Reducing that risk exposure depends on accelerating electrification of those sectors, where it is economic to do so.
BHP has entered a partnership with Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation to explore potential large-scale renewable energy solutions that could help power the mining giant’s iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Bowen says data centre demand could be key in getting struggling wind projects over line, but new report fears "energy vampires" will boost fossil fuels without firm rules. The post Bowen says data centres could get struggling wind projects over the line, as new report warns of “energy vampires” appeared first on Renew Economy.
Fortescue wind technology company achieves its first "craneless" wind turbine installation, using a system similar to that it plans to deploy in the Pilbara. The post Fortescue wind technology company completes first “crane-less” turbine installation appeared first on Renew Economy.
Renewable energy generated close to 43% of Australia's electricity in 2025 with the country’s rooftop and utility-scale solar installations accounting for more than 21% of that total.
Chimney stacks from shuttered Liddell coal plant come down in a series of spectacular explosions, highlighting the close of one era, and the start of another. With Video. The post “They’re gone:” End of an era as Liddell coal plant chimneys demolished in spectacular explosion appeared first on Renew Economy.
As Fortescue aims for zero emissions, mining rival BHP is achieving zero credibility after an expose over its big green energy backflip. The post BHP and Fortescue at war over diesel and technology as Four Corners exposes Big Australian’s green energy backflip appeared first on Renew Economy.
Victoria shadow minister David Davis promises to pause and "review" major transmission projects - an act which would cause capital flight to other states. The post Wind industry warns of capital flight if Liberals press “pause” on transmission projects appeared first on Renew Economy.
The Australian government has officially launched the latest tender in its Capacity Investment Scheme initiative, a competitive round targeting 5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity in the National Electricity Market.
Electricity costs will fall for homes and businesses across Australia's main grid, as wind, solar and battery storage push down wholesale electricity prices and insulate the local market from global volatility. The post Solar, wind and batteries push down electricity bills for homes and business, despite global fuel crisis appeared first on Renew Economy.
New report details "breakthrough year" for big batteries in 2025, including a 67 per cent increase in investment levels from 2024. But "the number that demands attention is going in the wrong direction." The post Australia rockets to third-largest big battery market in world, as solar and wind hit “decade low” appeared first on Renew Economy.
First gigawatt-scale projects under much maligned CIS expected to get going, as a number of winners say they will reach financial close this year. The post Finally, a new gigawatt-scale wind project nears construction as CIS launches yet another renewables tender appeared first on Renew Economy.
New report from the International Renewable Energy Agency says renewables will be key to meeting rising global demand for electricity but with up to 2.5 TW of solar, storage and wind projects already in connection queues worldwide, increased investment in grid infrastructure will be pivotal.
State regulator sets default price of power even lower than projected in March, giving the renewables-forward state government a win with voters ahead of the November state election. The post Electricity bills to fall even further than predicted in state as renewables share nears 50 pct appeared first on Renew Economy.
We’re approaching the end of May 2026, which means we’re almost 10 months since the 31st July 2025 go-live date for unit-level data (and other changes) in ST PASA. … our ez2view software was upgraded to v9.12 in June 2025 in anticipation of those changes,... The post Snippets from ‘Workshop 3’ (on 11th May 2026) with respect to the ST PASA Replacement Project appeared first on WattClarity.
The Queensland Renewable Energy Council has welcomed the selection of five Queensland renewable energy projects under Tender 7 of the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). QREC Chief Executive Officer Katie-Anne Mulder said the Queensland projects showed the State remained one of Australia’s most important renewable energy investment destinations. “These projects mean more generation, more [...]
Latest CIS tender dominated by wind projects and battery hybrids, with 7.8 GW of new renewable capacity. There are now 59 projects with CIS deals, how many will be built? The post Australia’s biggest wind project and 8 battery hybrids among 19 winners of largest CIS renewable auction appeared first on Renew Economy.
The 2026-27 Tasmania Budget and Forward Estimates has committed $1.8 billion for energy generation and network asset upgrades to future proof the state's electricity supply and Marinus Link connection.
Mine backed by Australia's richest renewables critic secures $1.2 billion in government funds to ensure wind industry has essential minerals to make more turbines. The post Australia’s richest anti-renewables campaigner backs giant mine selling rare earths for wind turbines appeared first on Renew Economy.
Power expert Keith Middleton discusses how the growth in data centres, properly regulated, won't break the grid and could be good for the energy transition. Plus: Finally, some financing deals, and other news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Will data centres break the grid? appeared first on Renew Economy.
Chinese power giant Sungrow unveils a series of new storage and micro-grid technologies, including a scaled up battery product that can deliver 1 GWh in 12 days. The post Miners, microgrids, EVs and other loads: New inverter technologies take battery storage to new markets appeared first on Renew Economy.
Spanish energy giant seeks planning approval for the first of two wind farms it is proposing to develop in state-owned, softwood pine plantations. The post Spanish energy giant sends first of two forest-based wind farms into federal green queue appeared first on Renew Economy.
The mining industry is burning even more diesel for the same amount of production as they have to dig digger for hard to cut coal, and lack of action on electric options. The post Miners are burning a lot more diesel than four years ago, just for same amounts of now hard-to-get coal appeared first on Renew Economy.
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New South Wales is rolling out two of the biggest renewable energy tenders in the state’s history, seeking 2.5 GW of new generation capacity in addition to 12.5 GWh of long-duration energy storage.
The excitement has dimmed for Victoria's offshore wind industry - but not for councils who are just getting started. The post How a local council is striving to become Australia’s “poster child” for offshore wind appeared first on Renew Economy.
Financial close reached for Australia's biggest solar battery hybrid projects to date, in landmark deal to power heavy industry and for the energy transition. The post Australia’s biggest solar battery hybrid projects lock in finance in landmark deal to power heavy industry appeared first on Renew Economy.
NSW formally launches its largest ever renewables tender, as well as long duration storage as it that it says is essential to replace coal, "keep the lights on" The post NSW launches its biggest ever renewable tender “to keep lights on” and push down prices appeared first on Renew Economy.
Dr Adrian Grantham from the AEMO has written this guest-authored post to provide an introduction into the functions of the organisation's Operational Forecasting team, the types of forecasts and other work they deliver, and the internal and external stakeholders they engage with. The post An Introduction to Operational Forecasting at AEMO appeared first on WattClarity.
After five years of research, consultation and technical studies, Australia's most advanced offshore wind project has opened its environmental assessments for public review and comment. The post Star of the South launches bid to gain Australia’s first offshore wind farm environmental approvals appeared first on Renew Economy.
The approval of the country's biggest wind project to date signals a step change for a state where approvals have been hard to obtain. The post Graph of the Day: State’s big leap forward in wind farm planning approvals appeared first on Renew Economy.
An algorithm from the US is giving zoologists a new window into the habits of microbats, and could save lives at wind farms as a result. The post “Exciting to see them on video:” AI tech at wind sites could change what we know about bats and turbines appeared first on Renew Economy.
The dynamics that dictate how the price of electricity is set in Australia have been transformed in the last year, not by policy, but by the unusual characteristics of batteries. Unlike any generator before it, batteries are capable of playing both sides of the price-setting equation: supply and demand. Newly compiled data reveals the extent to which the National Electricity Market’s price-setting agenda has been utterly reconfigured.
Regional communities are receiving a major economic boost as construction of the nation-critical HumeLink project ramps up. Delivered by PolitePaul service
We're under 5 months away from the appearance of the new NSW1-SA1 interconnector in AEMO's Market Systems (representing 'PEC Stage 2'). Here's 3 basic principles... The post The *basics* of how Project Energy Connect will appear in NEM Data appeared first on WattClarity.
Iberdrola is planning an up to 4000 MWh battery at a remote cattle grazing site that also happens to be a key part of the state grid. And it might add a wind farm, too. The post New 1,000 MW battery joins queue for federal green tick, with eye to add wind farm next door appeared first on Renew Economy.
Plans to build what would be Australia's biggest wind farm in have cleared a major development hurdle, after winning environmental approval from the state government. The post State green-lights plan for Australia’s biggest wind farm, with 219 turbines and two big batteries appeared first on Renew Economy.
A wind turbine blade has broken and fallen to the ground at a wind farm in Victoria where a similar incident was caused by a lightning strike back in 2019. The post Turbine blade breaks, falls to ground at wind farm damaged by lightning strike in 2019 appeared first on Renew Economy.
As energy security continues to dominate headlines, Australia is quietly setting records for renewable energy generation.
Biggest generation tender will favour technologies that can deliver power when the sun don't shine - solar-battery hybrids and wind energy, as more storage also sought. The post Australia’s largest coal state to launch biggest tender yet for power delivered when the sun don’t shine appeared first on Renew Economy.
EnergyAustralia plans to build the nation's biggest ever gas plant to help fill a supply "gap of gigawatts" created by retiring coal and new demand, including data centres. The post Utility giant bets big on data centre demand with plans to build Australia’s biggest gas plant appeared first on Renew Economy.
Australia does not have a shortage of renewable energy ambition, capital or projects. However, it increasingly has a shortage of projects that banks believe in. The post Banks are no longer financing the energy transition on faith, and are declining deals they once would do appeared first on Renew Economy.
Giant Tomago battery and a virtual power plant win "firming" tender designed to respond to lack of reserve events at times of high demand, or generator breakdowns. The post Giant Tomago battery and VPP win new firming tender to fill gaps in supply appeared first on Renew Economy.
Gippsland wind project gains planning permit, but still has to win over neighbours who brought down the first iteration. The post Revamped Gippsland wind project wins state approval, but still to win over some near neighbours appeared first on Renew Economy.
We thought it was useful to power up the ‘Trends Engine’ in ez2view and produce the following time-series trends of monthly statistics of Target Flows, and Limits, over the VIC to SA interconnector over the past 28 years. The post ~28 years of history for the VIC-SA interconnector, in one chart appeared first on WattClarity.
Industry says retrospective tax on renewables announced in budget could deter foreign investment when it's needed most. The post A “keep out” sign for investment: Alarm bell sounds over new retrospective tax on renewables appeared first on Renew Economy.
Tim Buckley from Climate and Energy Finance joins to discuss the good, bad and the ugly from the federal budget, how to fix the Capacity Investment Scheme, and other news. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Budget’s fossil fail, and how to fix the CIS appeared first on Renew Economy.
One of the segments flowing rivers of gold from the data centre boom is backup diesel gensets. Our major cities could be awash with them. But batteries provide a better solution. The post Diesel backup gensets are big winners from the data centre boom. Our cities would be better off with batteries appeared first on Renew Economy.
The Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2026–27 Federal Budget measures to streamline environmental approvals, progress bilateral agreements with states and territories, and accelerate strategic planning for renewable energy development across Australia. QREC Chief Executive Officer Katie-Anne Mulder said the Budget initiatives recognise the importance of delivering faster, clearer and [...]
Another short article that might be somewhat cryptic to some readers – pointing to today’s Final Determination from the AEMC about the ‘Early application of a revised transmission Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme’ (a.k.a. STIPS). The post Early application of revised transmission STIPS appeared first on WattClarity.
Australia's energy market operator should be split in two and transmission brought back under public ownership, according to a new report calling for a "fundamental overhaul" of the National Electricity Market. The post AEMO should be split in two, transmission put in public ownership in new push for overhaul of “failed” NEM appeared first on Renew Economy.
The start date for the first pumped hydro project in four decades pushed out to 2027, as developer also says it is rethinking its already shrunken wind component. The post Start date for Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years delayed again, wind farm may be dumped appeared first on Renew Economy.
Deep-pocketed developers shake the tree for additional equity to advance their gigawatt-scale projects and break Australia's investment drought in big wind. The post Developers shake funding tree for gigawatt scale projects in bid to end big wind investment drought appeared first on Renew Economy.
Marissa McCauley explores the “Commercial Hibernation Trap” emerging under the NEM’s proposed IPRR framework — arguing that legacy-style compliance processes risk sidelining fast, price-responsive distributed energy resources exactly when the market needs them most. The post The velocity of flexibility: Avoiding the IPRR hibernation trap appeared first on WattClarity.
The Australian government has in its latest Federal Budget stripped almost $2 billion from programs designed to accelerate the rollout of new clean energy systems.
Maintaining grid stability becomes more challenging as the share of intermittent renewables grows in the electricity generation mix, but system resilience is essential to continued solar deployment. Grid-forming inverters offer a solution, and their capabilities are increasingly being tested and relied upon in key energy markets globally.
In a federal budget that has sought to restore intergenerational equity, the Albanese government is facing criticism for ignoring a golden opportunity to balance the scales on energy and climate. The post Budget buckles on fossil fuel tax reform, and puts a “band-aid” over climate and energy resilience appeared first on Renew Economy.
The Smart Energy Council (SEC) views the Government’s latest Budget as cautiously positive for renewables, with important wins tempered by some difficult cuts. The SEC welcomes continued support for electric vehicle uptake and charging infrastructure, measures to streamline approvals for renewable energy projects, and strong backing for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP). The battery […]
Wind projects still dominate complaints to energy czar, but solar complaints are rising and the relationship between communities and the energy industry is precarious. The post “More complex and deeper than I had imagined:” Energy czar sees rise in solar project complaints appeared first on Renew Economy.
Essential transmission works are being carried out to ensure the ongoing reliability of Far West NSW’s primary power supply. Delivered by PolitePaul service
Danish wind giant to add one red blade to a handful of turbines at an offshore wind project to test whether making them more visible will reduce bird collisions. The post Danish wind giant to trial red turbine blades to further reduce risk of bird collisions appeared first on Renew Economy.
As Australia braces for the kind of data centre growth being experienced in the US, we need to navigate some muddy thinking on the idea that they have to bring their own energy generation. The post Is Australia a good place for data centres? And where do we draw the line on BYO energy? appeared first on Renew Economy.
Australia's energy transformation is no longer a projection on a policy document — it is actively reshaping the physical landscape of the continent. Across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia, Renewable Energy Zones are emerging as the structural backbone of a grid that must transition away from ageing coal-fired baseload and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power to a growing economy.
An independent rating scheme that ranks renewable energy developers and transmission companies’ project delivery, financial stability and community engagement capabilities is now operational.
Prime mover convoys carrying massive grid-scale hardware have begun making their way inland from Port Kembla to the substations currently under construction on the nation-critical HumeLink alignment. Delivered by PolitePaul service
Landowners are being stung by capital gains tax as high as 45 per cent on the compensation they're getting for hosting transmission. The post Energy ministers seek solution to tax trap for landowners seeking compensation for transmission lines appeared first on Renew Economy.
Squadron Energy is reviewing another wind project, this time in New England, as part of a rethink of its major project pipeline. The post Twiggy Forrest’s Squadron hits pause on New England wind plans as it works through “project issues” appeared first on Renew Economy.
Developer of Australia's two biggest renewable projects - totalling nearly 100 GW - says it can offer super-cheap power to data centres as a sideline to its hydrogen play. The post Developer of Australia’s biggest renewable projects says it can offer super cheap deals for data centres appeared first on Renew Economy.
Specialist crews have begun permanent reconstruction of a transmission line in far south-western NSW damaged by a significant storm event earlier this year. Delivered by PolitePaul service
The second half is expected to be busy for renewable energy deal makers, and the Silver Doughnut looks to have cornered a decent chunk of the action. Delivered by PolitePaul service
One Nation's big win in Farrer means its MPs sit in the heart of two of the country's best wind and solar regions. It wants to can these projects in favour of coal, gas and nuclear. The post One Nation now represents two of Australia’s best wind and solar regions, and they think it’s a scam appeared first on Renew Economy.
One state stands alone in declining to support key energy market reforms, and new data centre rules, aimed at boosting investment in firmed renewables. The post Energy policy divide deepens as one state withholds support for key national reforms to boost renewables appeared first on Renew Economy.
Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but the impact on the environment and the grid is up for debate. The post Australia’s data centre dilemma: Will they bring an energy boom or bust? appeared first on Renew Economy.
The 16 MW behemoth has been installed upon a semi-submersible floating platform with a new mooring system that can secure it in waters more than 50 metres deep. The post China completes installation of world’s largest single-rotor floating wind turbine appeared first on Renew Economy.
Month of April saw many new records, with strong wind conditions crunching coal, and big batteries displacing peaking gas generators. The post Batteries swamp gas, big wind crunches coal in a month of new records on Australia’s main grids appeared first on Renew Economy.
Clean Energy Finance Corporation will underwrite a transmission project crucial to the connection of Marinus Link, in a move it says will slash costs to consumers. The post Federal green bank backs contentious state transmission project, to “significantly lower costs to consumers” appeared first on Renew Economy.
Opposition plan to review state transmission roadmap and pause major network upgrades has been called out as "wedge" politics and could lead to blackouts, state energy minister warns. The post “Definitely not good policy:” Experts skewer LNP plan to pause major transmission upgrades appeared first on Renew Economy.
Listed fund hopes to press go on its first big wind and storage projects soon, with an extension to the Victoria Big Battery likely first to go. The post Fund nears financial close for wind and storage projects, with Victoria Big Battery extension first to go appeared first on Renew Economy.
Fortescue's green grid rides through bushfire-caused transmission failure with just solar and batteries and no spinning machines - defying conventional thinking. The post “I thought this was impossible:” Fortescue green grid rides through transmission failure with no fossil fuels appeared first on Renew Economy.
Surging demand for artificial intelligence is turning into a massive call on the energy market, leaving governments scrambling to work out how to ensure supply. Delivered by PolitePaul service
AGL sees 7-fold increase in AI-driven data centre demand, much more than AEMO forecasts. Will this be good for the energy transition or bad? The post “It’s enormous:” AGL sees 7-fold leap in AI data centre demand, says new big batteries will boost coal returns appeared first on Renew Economy.
One-fifth of all gas exports on the east coast will be set aside for use in domestic markets under a reservation plan. The post Federal Labor unveils plans for fossil gas reservation to ensure share of production is not exported appeared first on Renew Economy.
New South Wales will introduce new legislation designed to accelerate the delivery of critical solar, wind, battery energy storage, and network projects to support the state’s transition from coal-fired power to renewable energy.
NSW to legislate new rules to allow key projects to be fast-tracked, and will seek to prevent long distance objectors from holding up the process. The post NSW to fast-track approvals for key wind, solar and network projects in race to quit coal and power smelter appeared first on Renew Economy.
A company established by former Macquarie bankers is starting big - with a massive battery positioned to support a swathe of new generation projects. The post Former Macquarie bankers plan one of Australia’s biggest six-hour batteries with 4,800 MWh of storage appeared first on Renew Economy.
Big-three gentailer weighs in on deliberations over whether or not consumers should foot the bill for a blow-out in cost of a major transmission project. The post “Should be denied:” Energy retailer slams network bid to recover transmission cost blowouts appeared first on Renew Economy.
State Labor government unveils budget plans to invest $124.5 million in the delivery of Australia's first offshore wind-dedicated port. The post State Labor pledges $124 million for offshore wind hub ahead of November election appeared first on Renew Economy.
Australia may struggle to reach 82 pct renewables by 2030, but its biggest isolated grid now looks very much on course - thanks to government ownership. The post Why Australia’s biggest isolated grid now leads rest of country in race to reach 80 pct renewables appeared first on Renew Economy.
Queensland tops charts for wind, solar and battery output in April and helps push monthly gas generation to its lowest monthly level in more than two decades. The post Record battery output, big winds push monthly gas generation to lowest level in more than two decades appeared first on Renew Economy.
Marinus Link has been a topic of hot political debate in Tasmania, but some of the biggest feats of engineering and logistics are happening on the Victorian side of the interconnector. The post Ninety landholders, 3 mobs, two 100-tonne transformers, 90 km of cable: Marinus Link’s long road to coal country appeared first on Renew Economy.
As at 4th May 2026 we publish what we know of the Primary Frequency Response (PFR) registration status of the fleet of Semi-Scheduled (i.e. Solar and Wind) units. The post Which Semi-Scheduled units are registered to (and) provide PFR? appeared first on WattClarity.
Western Australia’s shift from coal and gas to renewables has taken a major step forward with the federal government backing more than 2 GW of new renewable energy and battery storage projects set to be built across the state.
With data centre demand creating new challenges for network operators, Schneider Electric’s Farokh Ghadially outlines why the next phase of the transition isn’t just about adding more renewables, but managing a system that is more distributed, more data-heavy and less predictable.
Methane emissions at Australia's coal mines are falling, but because of lower production, offsets and accounting tricks rather than much abatement. The post Australia’s coal mines haven’t cut methane emissions, but hidden them with offsets and accounting tricks appeared first on Renew Economy.
We see first output at WAMBOWF2 in the early hours of Saturday 2nd May 2026. The post Initial output at Wambo Wind Farm 2 on Saturday 2nd May 2026 appeared first on WattClarity.
The Smart Energy Council welcomes a major announcement from the Albanese and Cook Governments supporting 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable generation and 482 megawatts (MW) of battery storage across 10 projects in regional Western Australia. The announcement represents a significant step forward in strengthening Western Australia’s energy system – delivering cleaner power at scale, […]
Six wind farms, two huge solar-battery hybrids and several seven and eight hour battery projects emerge as winners of the latest CIS tender. The post Six wind farms, two solar hybrids and seven-hour batteries win key CIS tenders ahead of coal closure appeared first on Renew Economy.
Households could see a modest reduction in the cost of poles and wires in their bills, even with a big increase in the revenue approved for for the state’s five network companies. The post Cost of poles and wires jumps sharply, but regulator says cost to consumer still likely to fall appeared first on Renew Economy.
A new nip-and-tuck to plans for a major new REZ transmission line has trimmed it down by 2km to better avoid caves and homes – and to embrace supportive landholders. The post New changes trim “essential” REZ transmission route to avoid caves – and another 50 landholders appeared first on Renew Economy.
Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap. The post “Let’s actually get projects up and running:” Report warns Australia’s green iron edge is at risk appeared first on Renew Economy.
Customers want "more shape" in their wind PPAs and investors want more certainty. One solution is a new era of behind-the-meter storage concepts for wind. The post Wind farm customers want “shape”, and investors need certainty – and both are struggling to get it appeared first on Renew Economy.
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Looking at the MT PASA DUID Availability data for Kidston Pumped Hydro, which shows the expected first availability (July 2027) is ~10 months later than earlier expectations. The post Delays at Kidston Pumped Hydro (operations not expected till July 2027)? appeared first on WattClarity.
Tilt Renewables is seeking up to 10 GW of wind, solar and battery projects in Australian outback, citing fewer people and threatened species, and less land use conflicts. The post Renewable developer looks to Australian outback for 10 gigawatts of wind, solar and battery projects appeared first on Renew Economy.
Another wind farm has been contacted to deliver "paired generation" services to the large but delayed "shock absorber" super battery. But the cost is significant. The post Another wind farm to be “paired” with delayed giant shock absorber battery, but the comms will be costly appeared first on Renew Economy.
The Western Australia government will commit $1.4 billion to support clean energy transmission and network services projects to help deliver an increasing supply of renewable energy ahead of state-owned coal-fired power plant closure dates.
The building of Australia’s largest transmission project has provided a major economic boost to regional NSW, with a ‘buy local’ approach providing hundreds of millions of dollars in supply contracts to local businesses. Delivered by PolitePaul service
State government provides funds to help homes and businesses electrify as the owner of the ageing gas network say it is too expensive to upgrade. The post State stumps up $10.8 million to help customers electrify as private gas network shuts down appeared first on Renew Economy.
NSW Labor, having already caved in to the country's biggest coal generator, backflips on fossil gas ban and opens state up to exploration for first time in more than a decade. The post “When the wind don’t blow:” Labor scraps fossil gas ban and allows new exploration for first time in a decade appeared first on Renew Economy.
An off-grid gold mine has delivered its best ever share of wind and solar from its hybrid power plant, delivering 93.8 pct renewables over a whole month. The post Off-grid gold mine achieves record 93.8 pct renewables share over whole month appeared first on Renew Economy.
The builder of Australia's biggest battery project says it has received no new orders this year, and also confirms data centres are focusing on gas engines because of speed. The post Builder of Australia’s biggest battery project says outlook uncertain as new orders plunge to zero appeared first on Renew Economy.
Second stage of one of biggest wind projects in Sunshine state enters grid management system, but developer still waiting on news of "called in" projects The post Second stage of one of Sunshine state’s biggest wind farms enters grid management system appeared first on Renew Economy.
The Smart Energy Council (SEC) congratulates the Cook Government for its $1.4 billion commitment to Western Australia’s grid security, through the establishment of the Clean Energy Fund. John Welch, SEC General Manager for WA, welcomed the funds initial focus on connecting solar and wind to the south west of the state. “One of the missing […]
As designed, the Safeguard Mechanism is a primarily a clearinghouse for low integrity offsets. This poses a very significant issue for any attempts to claim it is delivering positive environmental outcomes. The post Reformed Safeguard Mechanism has not meaningfully cut emissions from large industrial facilities appeared first on Renew Economy.
Transgrid is completing the initial stage of essential grid-strengthening projects necessary to uphold stability and security within the NSW transmission network as the state advances its transition from coal to renewable energy. Delivered by PolitePaul service
Market operator has been using big batteries to help flatten solar duck curve, now it is looking to EVs, data centers and others to help absorb excess rooftop PV. The post AEMO looks to EVs, data centres and industry to help ease overload of rooftop PV in middle of day appeared first on Renew Economy.
New $1.4 billion fund to support key links to connect new wind and solar projects to key industrial areas as state plans for exit of coal power by the end of the decade. The post State creates $1.4 billion fund to connect more wind and solar ahead of coal power exit appeared first on Renew Economy.
The question is becoming less about whether batteries matter. It is how visible, coordinated, and useful they become. The post From footnote to feature: How batteries are evolving on the national electricity market appeared first on Renew Economy.
Critics fear interest, the cost of building connecting transmission, and other fees are creating a even bigger monster than Snowy Hydro to ready to admit. The post Too big to fail? Snowy 2.0 critics predict fresh cost blowouts, while others say it’s far too late to turn back appeared first on Renew Economy.
Australia's biggest energy retailer reports a surprising 4 pct lift in electricity sales, driven by data centre demand. Will that boost renewables, or coal generation? The post Data centres drive significant boost in grid demand for Australia’s biggest energy retailer appeared first on Renew Economy.
Andrew Forrest claps back after Coal Australia accuses Fortescue of "grandstanding and virtue signalling" over the campaign to reform diesel rebate rules. The post “What Absolute BS:” Forrest calls out coal lobby as diesel fuel tax debate intensifies appeared first on Renew Economy.
Wind, solar and battery connection pipeline now at record high, but AEMO says many stuck at finance, supply chain, ownership and other bottlenecks. The post Wind, solar and battery projects at record high, but most stuck in funding, supply chain and other bottlenecks appeared first on Renew Economy.
AEMC proposes network data and planning reforms it says will be like "upgrading ... from an old street directory to Google Maps" on visibility and integration of consumer energy resources. The post Like Google Maps for the grid: AEMC seeks to boost network visibility of solar, batteries and EVs appeared first on Renew Economy.
Transmission company has presented a higher than forecast bill for 10 spinning machines that were fast-tracked to help protect heartbeat of the grid. The post Higher bill presented for 10 spinning machines fast-tracked to protect “heartbeat” of grid appeared first on Renew Economy.
Fortescue has announced plans to spend nearly $1 billion on a new fossil fuel-free green grid to help power data centres and other industry. The post “Cheaper and faster:” Fortescue to spend nearly $1 billion on new green grid to power data centres appeared first on Renew Economy.
Utility scale batteries are maintaining a strong lead in the race for renewable energy pipeline growth, indicated by AEMO's latest Connections Scorecard showing 67.3 GW of projects are progressing through the NEM connection process.