Australia’s renewable energy market is entering a new phase where the value of electricity is increasingly determined not by energy alone, but by the ability to deliver energy when and where it is needed.
Australia's first major transmission loop is now operating, and will be at full capacity by the end of the year, bringing a major change in the way the grid operates.
Australian drone company Infravision and Leading Edge Helicopters are currently stringing what will be 9,000 kilometres of conductor for the HumeLink East and West projects.
Andrew Forrest-owned Squadron wants to build a massive wind farm in western Victoria and connect it to the controversial Western Renewables Link.
Australia can now boast of record amounts of wind farm construction starts this year, but it remains at a standstill in the state that needs it most to replace ageing coal.
Envision Australia’s Peter Cowling talks their plans and the state of the energy transition. The post Energy Insiders Special: Bigger turbines and battery hybrids appeared first on Renew Economy.
The former Nationals leader has come out swinging on social media against a global wind giant over an issue the company says was resolved a year ago.
Amandine Denis-Ryan from IEEFA on what can be done about Australia's unique and unhealthy dependence on diesel, as well as the Safeguard Mechanism, green iron and other tech.
High Court reverses NSW approval for an extension of one of the country's biggest coal mines because of its climate impacts, a verdict environmentalists say may overturn other mine approvals.
The only wind farm under construction in NSW has entered the grid management system, the first to do so in 2.5 years. But how long will it be for the next one? The post First wind farm joins the grid in NSW in more than two years, but how long til...
Sophie’s article on RenewEconomy drew our attention to the fact that Offshore Wind Victoria had recently published this 12-page glossy about ‘Victoria offshore wind auction – Australian-fires Request for Proposal now open’.
As Australia’s power grids transition from centralised fossil-based generation to decentralised, renewable sources, system stability has become a critical challenge.
The ageing cyclone proof wind turbines were the first "tilting" turbines in the state, and could be laid on the ground in the case of an approaching storm.
The owner of the biggest wind farm in W.A. unveil plans for an even bigger facility next door, along with a big battery project as the surge in new development proposals continues.
Construction begins at new wind and battery project that will help power one of world's biggest mines and drive South Australia towards 100 pct net renewables.
The Australian arm of a French energy giant is seeking federal environmental approval to build a wind and battery project in one of state's most contentious renewable energy zones.
First Nations group behind several giga-scale renewables projects launches DA for its latest huge wind and solar proposal.
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 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...
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.