All stories from The Windy Times, in chronological order.
CleanCo annual loss comes as it ditches plans to buy large wind farm and convert a gold mine into pumped hydro project, and commits to 20 year extension of gas-fired generator. The post CleanCo posts loss as it exits wind and pumped hydro investments, doubles down on gas generator appeared first on Renew Economy.
Controversial plan to extend one of Australia's biggest coal mines for almost two decades secures local jobs but locks in heavy carbon emissions that bring a climate sting. The post “Largest climate policy failure:” Giant NSW coal mine extension approved, with conditions attached appeared first on Renew Economy.
One Nation sparks coal, gas, and nuclear’s return to the energy debate AFR
The flurry of new wind financing deals continues, this time with the banking of Australian banks and after the global oil giant partner sold out of the project. The post Another Australian wind project reaches financial close as global oil giant sells out appeared first on Renew Economy.
Semi-Scheduled units are constrained down (or off) reasonably regularly in QLD and in some other regions for System Strength reasons. This is normally done through constraint equations - so it’s the need for AEMO to issue a Direction today (Tuesday 29th September 2026), even if for just a limited period that makes this event noteworthy. The post AEMO (briefly) directs Powerlink to disconnect Mt Emerald Wind Farm for System Strength reasons –...
Earthworks begins on key substation for the Copperstring transmission line that will unlock some of the country's biggest renewable energy projects and mining province. The post Earthworks begin on key substation for inland transmission line that could unlock Queensland renewable riches appeared first on Renew Economy.
Technology used to build world's tallest wind turbine, to tap into high altitude winds, similar to the self-lifting tower technology being used by Fortescue's Nabrawind. The post World’s tallest wind turbine reaches full height of 365 metres atop “telescopic” lattice tower appeared first on Renew Economy.
Whyalla’s blast furnace is dead but green steel moonshot worth it AFR
Manufacturers say gas reservation plan won’t work AFR
Plans by the owner of Australia's biggest wind farm to build a new stand-alone battery, with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt and four hours of storage, join federal queue. The post Owner of Australia’s largest wind farm seeks federal approval for one of its biggest batteries, in coal country appeared first on Renew Economy.
State-owned utility cuts full-year loss after lifting generation and collecting a one-off insurance payment for the 2021 coal plant explosion that nearly crashed the grid. The post CS Energy cuts losses with payout for Callide explosion, remains committed to sweating old coal plants appeared first on Renew Economy.
What happened 10 years ago to cause South Australia to go system black? And what would happen today if the conditions that occurred then were to be repeated? The post It’s been 10 years since the blackout of South Australia – could it happen again? appeared first on Renew Economy.
A new scorecard tracking progress of the renewable energy sector against government targets reveals a crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors. The post Scorecard reveals crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors, not a lack of capacity appeared first on Renew Economy.
Zenith Energy’s Michael Buzzard on the remarkable energy transitions achieved in off-grid mines, and plans for the future. Plus: The Coalition chainsaw and other news of the week. The post The off-grid mines leading the charge towards 100 pct renewables | Energy Insiders appeared first on Renew Economy.
One of the world’s most powerful battery energy storage systems is now fully operational, with the 850 MW / 1,680 MWh Waratah Super Battery actively serving as a ‘shock absorber’ for the New South Wales grid.
It is 10 years since South Australia's state-wide blackout: Far from being the end of the renewable transition, it became a catalyst for stunning technology advances. The post “Too much wind and solar?” The state-wide blackout and the dinner party that changed the course of history appeared first on Renew Economy.
Plans to build a 500 MW solar farm and a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery alongside a 1.4 GW wind farm in Queensland’s Western Downs region have been waved through the federal government’s environmental permitting process.
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Australia's most powerful battery has finally been given approval to run at full capacity and act as a giant shock absorber to the grid. The post Australia’s most powerful battery finally completed, and acting as giant shock absorber to the grid appeared first on Renew Economy.
Victoria’s Carroll flags tougher line on data centres than predecessor AFR
The proposed 345-kilometre undersea and underground electricity and data interconnector, Marinus Link has been granted the first transmission and infrastructure licence under Australia's new offshore infrastructure regime.
A wind project likely to be the biggest in Australia when complete, and helping power giant smelter, looks set for 2027 construction start after federal green tick. The post Australia’s biggest wind project aims for 2027 construction start after federal green tick appeared first on Renew Economy.
Plans to install a nearly 350 km undersea cable between Tasmania and Victoria have cleared another key milestone and marked a significant Australian first. The post Controversial Marinus Link notches up an “offshore electricity” first for Australia as it clears final federal hurdle appeared first on Renew Economy.
Neat chart offers new snapshot on how big batteries fed on a diet of excess wind and solar are increasingly muscling out fossil fuels from the lucrative evening peak. The post Chart of the Day: Big batteries are muscling out fossil fuels and gas – not coal – is the “biggest loser” appeared first on Renew Economy.
Queensland has ripped up its renewables target and cancelled projects, but it remains a hot spot for wind and solar and has now overtaken NSW on renewables. The post Australia’s most pro-coal state is still a hot spot for wind and solar, even after ripping up renewables target appeared first on Renew Economy.
Watt blasts Queensland premier’s ‘hatred’ of renewables AFR
Anita, Gilles and Lachlan from ERM explain why corporate buyers can't count on abundant renewable supply, as expiring contracts, data centre growth, coal retirements and delivery risks converge on a 2030 contracting cliff in the NEM. The post The narrowing window: why corporate renewable energy buyers need to act now appeared first on WattClarity.
That 1st of October date for go-live is now inside the ‘ST’ (short term) time horizon. As such, we are seeing the new NSW to SA interconnector included in ST-PASA results. The post PEC Stage 2 enters the ST timeframe appeared first on WattClarity.
Plans to build a 1,561 km gas pipeline from the NT Beetaloo Basin to south-east Queensland could cost as much as $9.74 billion, a new report has found, adding huge costs to a heavily polluting project. The post Cost of “preposterous” fracked gas pipeline could balloon to $10 billion, locking in higher bills for decades appeared first on Renew Economy.
A senior UTS energy academic has entered a six month term with Australia's largest transmission operator Transgrid, to bring a fresh perspective to power system challenges such as distributed energy resource growth and the emergence of large new loads like data centres.
State government says it has no plans to water down or pause a regulated phaseout of gas from homes and businesses, despite the bidding of one of Australia's largest gas infrastructure corporations. The post Gas lobby bid to halt home electrification falls flat as Labor says it will stay the course appeared first on Renew Economy.
Contracts awarded for the biggest new wind project in Australia for more than two years, which is expecting to begin construction soon. The post Key contracts awarded for Australia’s biggest wind project start in more than two years appeared first on Renew Economy.
Origin Energy, the country's biggest retailer and already the owner of the biggest gas generation portfolio, unveils plans for one of the biggest peaking plants in Australia. The post Origin dusts off plan for one of Australia’s biggest peaking power plants, using gas and diesel appeared first on Renew Economy.
Swedish floating wind innovator may build a 20 MW demonstration project in Australia using its unique vertical-axis turbines. The post Vertical-axis floating wind turbines may be tested in Australian offshore renewable zone appeared first on Renew Economy.
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Anita, Gilles and Martin from ERM Energetics discuss how coal retirements, the proposed ESEM and new data centre obligations are shifting renewable offtakes beyond energy-only PPAs, rewarding sellers who can package energy, shaping and firming. The post The shape of PPAs is changing – from volume to value appeared first on WattClarity.
Coalition unveils plan to dismantle Labor’s net zero agenda AFR
Queensland premier says state still "firm" on powering new data centres with coal and gas, while also rejecting key elements of the energy and climate policies newly proposed by the federal Coalition. The post Queensland insists it will power data centres with coal and gas, but won’t back federal Coalition on nuclear appeared first on Renew Economy.