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.
Gas network giant buys majority stake in what will be Queensland’s first fossil fuelled peaking plant in a decade - RenewEconomy
The new 400 MW gas peaking plant will be the first for a decade in Queensland, and will source its fossil fuels from a company jointly owned by Gina Rinehart.
Aluminium smelter secures five-year power deal and $200 million state-federal bailout - RenewEconomy
One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters has secured a government bailout alongside a five-year power deal at a "globally competitive and lowest-possible price." The post Aluminium smelter secures five-year power deal and $200 million state-...
Final turbine goes up at huge Queensland wind farm, but two projects remain stuck in state planning purgatory - RenewEconomy
The last of 83 turbines has been installed across a two-stage wind farm part owned by a developer that has had two other projects "called in" by the state LNP government.
New auctions are the last chance saloon for NSW wind, and its ability to replace coal - RenewEconomy
On the face of it, NSW wind development looks like an epic policy disaster. Hosts are ready for the party, the bar is open, the music is playing, but no-one has shown up.
Project Energy Connect goes live today (Thursday 1st October 2026) - WattClarity
Today is Thursday 1st October 2026 which means that there are a number of milestones achieved today with respect to the NEM – including Project Energy Connect going live.
Turbine giant lands contract for Australia’s biggest wind project in two years, its second deal in two days - RenewEconomy
Vestas has landed a contract to supply turbines to the biggest wind project to begin construction in Australia in more than two years.
We must plan for coal mine closures, not approve them because we lack a plan - RenewEconomy
I spent all my working life in coal mines before retiring in 2020. Since then I have become a passionate advocate for establishing renewable industries in areas where coal mines will close.
CleanCo posts loss as it exits wind and pumped hydro investments, doubles down on gas generator - RenewEconomy
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.
“Largest climate policy failure:” Giant NSW coal mine extension approved, with conditions attached - RenewEconomy
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.