QREC welcomes national recognition of Central Queensland renewable energy infrastructure - QREC News
The Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) has welcomed the inclusion of enabling infrastructure between the Port of Gladstone and Central Queensland renewable energy projects on the latest Infrastructure Priority List released by Infrastructu...
QREC News · 13 Mar
VicGrid tenders for three Latrobe Valley-based synchronous condensors - pv magazine Australia
VicGrid is inviting expressions of interest from developers to partner in the delivery of at least three new synchronous condensers at or near the Hazelwood terminal station in the Latrobe Valley.
pv magazine Australia · 13 Mar
Why an oil crisis is bad news for Australia’s biggest coal state – and how to break the cycle - RenewEconomy
One state in Australia remains particularly vulnerable to global oil shocks because it hasn't built the replacement capacity for coal.
RenewEconomy · 13 Mar
A battery with every turbine: Huge wind project seeks federal green tick with novel storage plan - RenewEconomy
Huge wind project that survived LNP's perilous project call-in process kicks off full federal environmental assessment, with novel plan for battery with every turbine.
RenewEconomy · 13 Mar
“It is paramount:” AEMO says system and market operator functions must be kept together - RenewEconomy
Australian Energy Market Operator says its system and market operation functions should not be separated amid an in-depth review of its governance arrangements.
RenewEconomy · 13 Mar
Edify Energy Burroway solar farm and BESS lands NSW green light - pv magazine Australia
Edify Energy's proposed Burroway 100 MW solar farm and 400 MWh battery energy storage system in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone has been approved by the NSW government, subject to development consent conditions.
pv magazine Australia · 13 Mar
Offshore wind installation tech promises to change logistics game, cut reliance on deep-water ports - RenewEconomy
A potentially game-changing offshore wind turbine installation solution is set to make its way to Australia with help from local renewables outfit Energy Estate.
RenewEconomy · 13 Mar
“We are 80 pct renewable:” Wind and solar shields Gina Rinehart’s main lithium play from fossil fuel crisis - RenewEconomy
Gina Rinehart's main lithium play is being shielded from diesel price hikes by its high share of wind and solar, the energy sources demonised by Australia's richest person.
RenewEconomy · 12 Mar
Clean industry transition is $300 billion opportunity in the making - pv magazine Australia
Australia’s transition to clean industry could unlock approximately $300 billion in economic opportunity if action is taken to deliver a pipeline of 70 projects, according to a new briefing from two global alliances pushing to decarbonise large sc...
pv magazine Australia · 12 Mar
Methane-leaking, koala-threatening coal mine gets all-clear in state where renewables projects are in limbo - RenewEconomy
Environmental groups are urging the federal government to act to prevent a coal mine emitting masses of methane pollution and destroying koala habitat.
RenewEconomy · 12 Mar
Electricity bills to fall in state where renewables make up nearly half of generation mix - RenewEconomy
State pricing regulator proposes across-the-board cuts to default electricity prices for households and small businesses for the coming financial year.
RenewEconomy · 12 Mar
Cotton farm to start work on one of state’s biggest green hydrogen and ammonia projects - RenewEconomy
On-site renewables and a power purchase deal will be used to underpin a 4,500 tonne per year green ammonia facility, to swap fossil-made fertiliser for green.
RenewEconomy · 12 Mar
Tackling offshore wind vessel constraints - EcoGeneration
FEEDERDOCK vessels provide marine logistics solutions for offshore wind installation in
Australia and the APAC region | Image Credit: FEEDERDOCK
A new marine logistics concept designed to improve offshore wind installation efficiency is being intr...
EcoGeneration · 12 Mar
Data centres will have to “ride through” grid faults, not trip off, under proposed new rules - RenewEconomy
Draft rules to both protect the grid and make it easier for data centres to connect are open to consultation, but at least one tech giant is already pushing back.
RenewEconomy · 11 Mar
“Mr Coal” and hater of the home battery rebate is the new leader of the National Party - RenewEconomy
Fierce critic of net zero, renewables and home battery rebates chosen to lead the National Party, with a deputy who might have different views.
RenewEconomy · 11 Mar
Octopus breaks ground on Blind Creek solar and battery project - pv magazine Australia
Construction has officially started on Octopus Australia’s Blind Creek Solar Farm and battery project in southern New South Wales, one of the biggest DC-coupled hybrid projects being developed in the country.
pv magazine Australia · 11 Mar
Why grid-forming BESS is becoming the preferred solution for hyperscale data centres - pv magazine Australia
Australia has rapidly become one of the world’s most attractive destination for hyperscale data centres, ranking within the top 5-10 markets globally by capacity.
pv magazine Australia · 11 Mar
As energy prices surge, a tax on windfall gas profits could be the best way to protect households - RenewEconomy
What levers should the federal government pull amid the latest global oil price shock? There's a strong case for taxing windfall gas profits – as long as we get the policy right.
RenewEconomy · 11 Mar
Port pitching for offshore wind hub says turbine trade could more than double its shipping traffic - RenewEconomy
Victorian port pitching to become the first in Australia dedicated to offshore wind farm construction says securing the role could more than double its annual shipping traffic.
RenewEconomy · 10 Mar
Queensland LNP calls in another big battery project as most coal dependent state hit by flight of capital - RenewEconomy
The number of projects in Queensland's planning limbo now totals six after the state LNP government officially called in another standalone big battery project.
RenewEconomy · 10 Mar