Giga-scale Pilbara wind and solar project seeks to pass final planning hurdle - RenewEconomy
First Nations group behind several giga-scale renewables projects launches DA for its latest huge wind and solar proposal.
“Every project is controversial in some form:” Ceremonial sod turn marks Marinus Link construction ramp up - RenewEconomy
Federal energy minister concedes controversy over Marinus Link project at a ceremonial sod-turning ceremony that marks ramp up of construction activities.
Australia’s first offshore wind auction takes shape with longer contracts and special payments - RenewEconomy
Australia's first offshore wind auction will adopt features of the UK's successful program, including longer contracts and will add in a special "availability payment." The post Australia’s first offshore wind auction takes shape with longer contr...
Construction officially kicks off on Project Marinus - pv magazine Australia
Major construction has officially started on Marinus Link, a 345-kilometre undersea and underground power cable designed to strengthen the connection between the Victorian and Tasmanian electricity networks.
Going full hybrid: Massive, $2 billion solar and battery proposed at site of newly expanded wind farm - RenewEconomy
More projects are going hybrid: A $2 billion solar and battery addition is proposed to what is already the state's biggest and newly expanded wind farm.
A trend of MacIntyre Wind Farm daily stats, over more than 2 years - WattClarity
An article on RenewEconomy (with respect to MacIntyre Wind Farm construction/commissioning delays) prompts us to have a look, over the past 26 months to 4th October 2026.
Not a “dealbreaker:” Big Victorian wind project doesn’t need VNI West - RenewEconomy
The Macorna wind project will have a simpler ride through state planning, and insists it is still viable even if the proposes VNI West transmission line is not built.
One of Australia’s biggest wind farms forced to revisit off-take deals after lengthy construction delays and repairs - RenewEconomy
The lengthy delays at what would have been the country's biggest wind farm have forced its owners to go back to the table with its government-owned buyers.
Macquarie Capital takes Zerra stake after $30b Queensland data centre deal - AFR
Macquarie Capital takes Zerra stake after $30b Queensland data centre deal AFR
Supply-side capacity in the NEM over the next 24 years (v2) - WattClarity
In the early years of the ISP trajectories, we observe coal retirements happening sooner than slated. For example, Accelerated Transition has all coal retired by July 2033.
Environmental approvals process kicks off for giant transmission line Coalition has vowed to scrap - RenewEconomy
A major new transmission line that the state opposition has vowed to scrap is seeking environmental approval, less than two months out from the state election.
Biggest wind farm in two years reaches financial close, the ninth in last 12 months - RenewEconomy
The biggest wind farm to reach financial close in Australia in the last two years has been confirmed, although much bigger projects will be needed to meet federal targets.
Large wind farm and big battery approved, subject to road rules and threatened bird management plan - RenewEconomy
Big wind and battery project approved by independent panel, subject to conditions, after state planning minister denied access to court appeal by opponents.
13 Wärtsilä gas engines bound for Australia to support clean energy integration - pv magazine Australia
Destined for an undisclosed Australian 300 MW reciprocating engine power plant, Wärtsilä has announced it will supply 13 x 46TS-SG gas engines that guarantee fast starting flexible capacity and the ability to integrate greater renewable energy int...
AGL sees powerful opportunity to host data centres at coal and gas hubs - RenewEconomy
AGL names Bayswater, Loy Yang and Torrens Island as sites with all the attributes data centres are looking for – while offering the "major opportunity" of increased demand in return.
Origin Energy drops plan for massive wind project in New England, citing rising costs - RenewEconomy
Origin Energy has dropped plans to develop a major wind farm intended for 10 kms west of Walcha in NSW's New England region.
An initial look at the current testing schedule, for NSW1-SA1 - WattClarity
I thought this was worth a separate post – given that the focus is much longer-dated testing schedule (current plan) for Project Energy Connect.
Massive coal approval hands Bowen a COP headache - AFR
Massive coal approval hands Bowen a COP headache AFR
Origin quietly abandons wind project citing 50pc cost increase - AFR
Origin quietly abandons wind project citing 50pc cost increase AFR
Victoria knocks down planning hurdles for contentious transmission project in “gazetting blitzkrieg” - RenewEconomy
Development process rolls on for 190 km transmission project as state planning minister moves to exempt the project from council planning requirements.