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Fortescue lays out plans for biggest wind farm in Australia to help eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines

Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2025

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue lays out plans for a 2.1 GW wind project to help eliminate use of gas and diesel at its iron ore mines by the end of the decade. The post Fortescue lays out plans for biggest wind farm in Australia to help eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy Insiders Podcast: “I just want energy to be boring.”

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

NSW energy minister Penny Sharpe on the challenges in transitioning Australia's biggest coal grid to renewables in 15 years. Plus: News of the week, and new leaders. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: “I just want energy to be boring.” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s most powerful battery charged up quickly and helped keep lights on, but progress has slowed

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

The most powerful battery ever to be connected to Australia's grid came charging out of the blocks, but progress has slowed and early payments may be missed. The post Australia’s most powerful battery charged up quickly and helped keep lights on, but progress has slowed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“In 2035 I’d like people to wonder what all the fuss was about:” Penny Sharpe on the transition from coal

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

"My vision is for this to be as easy as possible for people who just want to get home, turn on the lights, have the air con on when they want, and to be able to charge their car." The post “In 2035 I’d like people to wonder what all the fuss was about:” Penny Sharpe on the transition from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria lays out plan for seven renewable zones, and four new transmission lines to replace coal

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

VicGrid releases first draft of Victorian Transmission Plan, proposing seven renewable energy zones and four new transmission lines to support the state's transition to renewables. The post Victoria lays out plan for seven renewable zones, and four new transmission lines to replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The complex truth about gas and renewables

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

Energypolicy in Australia has long sufferedat the hands of a simple lie being easier to accept than a complex truth. The post The complex truth about gas and renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tallest energy monitoring mast in southern hemisphere to test the winds in Victoria

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

Sydney-based company to demonstrate and validate next-gen" remote sensing technology including a met-mast that will be the tallest in southern hemisphere. The post Tallest energy monitoring mast in southern hemisphere to test the winds in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Oversize turbine tower part gets jammed under bridge en route to wind project

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

A wind turbine tower part being trucked to a Queensland wind farm has become wedged under a bridge after the oversized cargo proved too big to pass under it. The post Oversize turbine tower part gets jammed under bridge en route to wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Experts warn of “significant new hurdles” for renewables, as LNP ends funding for EDO

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

LNP efforts to reform how renewables projects are regulated are in question after it broke a promise not to strip the Environmental Defenders Office of funding. The post Experts warn of “significant new hurdles” for renewables, as LNP ends funding for EDO appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Greens leader says party’s focus is to “get s**t done” on climate and environment

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2025

Queensland environmental lawyer turned federal Senator says the Greens remains dedicated to its core "green" values and is keen to work with Labor to "get s**t done." The post New Greens leader says party’s focus is to “get s**t done” on climate and environment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Larissa Waters elected new Greens leader, as Coalition partners meet to discuss nuclear and net zero

Renew Economy

MAY 14, 2025

Larissa Waters has been appointed to lead the Greens after the minor party lost three seats and its captain at the federal election. The post Larissa Waters elected new Greens leader, as Coalition partners meet to discuss nuclear and net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Big batteries lead charge in high priced grid events, as coal and gas plants struggle to keep pace

Renew Economy

MAY 14, 2025

Batteries are helping send wholesale power prices towards the market cap when supply tightens, while coal and gas units are often too slow to respond. The post Big batteries lead charge in high priced grid events, as coal and gas plants struggle to keep pace appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Huge wind and battery project headed to IPC after long-distance objectors force more hearings

Renew Economy

MAY 14, 2025

Huge wind and battery project forced into new planning hearings because of long distance critics and despite no local objections. The post Huge wind and battery project headed to IPC after long-distance objectors force more hearings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages

Renew Economy

MAY 14, 2025

Report shows ageing Victoria coal plant was hit by unplanned outages for one-third of 2024, underscoring urgent need for shift to firmed renewables. The post Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down

Renew Economy

MAY 14, 2025

Peter Dutton declared the 2025 federal election a referendum on energy. But in his own electorate, solar households had already cast their vote. The post If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Green energy transition at risk from unrestricted data centre development

Renew Economy

MAY 14, 2025

A new report highlights the high chances data centre growth incentivises fossil fuels - how do we fix it? The post Green energy transition at risk from unrestricted data centre development appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

New report says number of coal breakdowns over summer was far worse than expected, underlining case for intermittent coal to be replaced by variable renewables and storage. The post “Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

South Australia - regarded as the world's most advanced renewable grid - has added a seventh big battery, with seven more to join soon as they finish construction. The post South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ageing wind farm to be taken down using cranes, not explosives, in first of its kind project for Australia

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

Owner of one of Australia's oldest wind farms to use cranes, rather than cheaper options, to take down turbines in first of its kind decommissioning for Australia. The post Ageing wind farm to be taken down using cranes, not explosives, in first of its kind project for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Regulator rejects network bid to bill customers for “renewable gas” spend

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

Australian Energy Regulator reject bid by NSW gas network company to charge a nearly $80 million spend on "renewable gas" infrastructure back to customers. The post Regulator rejects network bid to bill customers for “renewable gas” spend appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Not as green as it seems: Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

A 20,000-plus member parent group takes one of Australia's largest energy companies to court over claims it misled customers about emissions from its products. The post Not as green as it seems: Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal is a major threat to grid reliability

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

New report says number of coal breakdowns over summer was far worse than expected, underlining case for intermittent coal to be replaced by variable renewables and storage. The post “Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal is a major threat to grid reliability appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Charge, Discharge, Dominate: Batteries are emerging as tool of choice for exercising market power

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

An analysis of significant "rebidding" in the NEM reveals how battery assets are being used to exert market power by both incumbents and new entrants. The post Charge, Discharge, Dominate: Batteries are emerging as tool of choice for exercising market power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue cuts green hydrogen jobs as it pivots back to R&D rather than manufacturing

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

Fortescue is cutting 90 jobs at two green hydrogen sites as global headwinds turn chilly. The post Fortescue cuts green hydrogen jobs as it pivots back to R&D rather than manufacturing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ley’s climate and environment record – walking a fine line, but plenty of damage done

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2025

New opposition leader led efforts to destroy a landmark anti-fossil legal case, but is also capable of defending climate policies in general. What will the next three years look like? The post Ley’s climate and environment record – walking a fine line, but plenty of damage done appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ley elected first woman to lead Liberals, nuclear advocate O’Brien is deputy, and baseload is the focus

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

Sussan Ley elected to lead the Liberal Party, after beating Angus Taylor. Nuclear advocate Ted O'Brien is deputy. And they are still obsessed with "baseload." The post Ley elected first woman to lead Liberals, nuclear advocate O’Brien is deputy, and baseload is the focus appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Genex slashes wind plans, adds big battery as it reshapes hub around delayed pumped hydro plant

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

Genex halves wind project and adds battery storage to Kidston renewable hub, based around the landmark pumped hydro project that is now running behind schedule. The post Genex slashes wind plans, adds big battery as it reshapes hub around delayed pumped hydro plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Backer of Australia’s two biggest green hydrogen projects claims “breakthrough” on costs

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

Backer of two massive green hydrogen projects in Australia says a "breakthrough" in modular design could cut the costs of the technology by up to 20 per cent. The post Backer of Australia’s two biggest green hydrogen projects claims “breakthrough” on costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Replacing Yallourn: Onshore wind and more transmission will be cheaper than offshore wind

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

Planners made a mistake with the size of two major transmission projects, but have an opportunity to get it right for VNI West, and unlock vast areas of onshore wind. The post Replacing Yallourn: Onshore wind and more transmission will be cheaper than offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Littleproud’s first comments as re-elected Nationals leader: Blackout disinformation

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

The re-elected Nationals leader uses his first moments to spread blackout disinformation. And he has form, too. The post Littleproud’s first comments as re-elected Nationals leader: Blackout disinformation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian innovation helped launch China solar juggernaut – now it’s time to hitch a ride with PV giants

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

SunDrive CEO says collaboration with Chinese solar giants will be crucial for Australian companies seeking to make it in the booming global PV industry. The post Australian innovation helped launch China solar juggernaut – now it’s time to hitch a ride with PV giants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EPBC Act: What’s changing – and why it matters for renewable energy projects

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

Controversial new changes to the federal Environment Protection & Biodiversity Act could have important consequences for renewables. The post EPBC Act: Whats changing and why it matters for renewable energy projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian researchers say using urine could slash cost of green hydrogen by one quarter

Renew Economy

MAY 12, 2025

Australian researchers have developed new ways to cut the price of green hydrogen and the key ingredient is something few would expect: urine. The post Australian researchers say using urine could slash cost of green hydrogen by one quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Federal decision on contested large wind project delayed for sixth time

Renew Economy

MAY 11, 2025

Controversial and contested wind project suffers another delay, this time likely because of the election timing. It has now been in the EPBC process for eight years. The post Federal decision on contested large wind project delayed for sixth time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bowen confirmed as climate and energy minister, Watt gets environment

Renew Economy

MAY 11, 2025

Bowen retained as climate and energy minister, Murray Watt gets environment and Tanya Plibersek moved to social services. The post Bowen confirmed as climate and energy minister, Watt gets environment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Broome to get big solar farm and six hour battery to replace gas and diesel contract

Renew Economy

MAY 11, 2025

The remote pearling and tourism town of Broome to get a big solar farm and a 6-hour battery to replace its soon to expire gas and diesel contract. A wind option was rejected. The post Broome to get big solar farm and six hour battery to replace gas and diesel contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar, batteries and an EV charger win funding for energy resilience scheme

Renew Economy

MAY 11, 2025

Solar and battery storage feature heavily in second round of "energy resilience" funding, as Victorian network seeks to bolster vulnerable parts of the grid. The post Solar, batteries and an EV charger win funding for energy resilience scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Launchpad to the world:” SunDrive inks deal to get Aussie solar innovation to global market

Renew Economy

MAY 11, 2025

Australian solar innovator signs up China manufacturing heavyweights to help launch its potentially game-changing copper-based PV technology onto the global market. The post “Launchpad to the world:” SunDrive inks deal to get Aussie solar innovation to global market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Manufacturing

What happens when the opposition elevates enemies of renewable energy?

Renew Economy

MAY 11, 2025

The Coalition doesn't need to contest an election for a while. Being a wrecker of the energy transition is a far easier task - and they might be about to elect a leader with experience. The post What happens when the opposition elevates enemies of renewable energy? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Carnegie eyes Alaska for wave energy potential as Spain CETO project gathers momentum

Renew Economy

MAY 10, 2025

Carnegie Clean Energy secures deal to manufacture its proprietary CETO wave energy technology and signs an MOU to explore projects in America's 49th state. The post Carnegie eyes Alaska for wave energy potential as Spain CETO project gathers momentum appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Manufacturing

What needs to happen to prove the LNP wrong, and the high renewables target right

Renew Economy

MAY 10, 2025

This election result has given the renewable energy industry a three-year window to prove it can provide a viable replacement for coal in our electricity mix. It wont be easy. The post What needs to happen to prove the LNP wrong, and the high renewables target right appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewables boss shocked by plunging price of battery storage, and soaring cost of a concrete slab

Renew Economy

MAY 8, 2025

Tilt Renewables boss says battery costs are falling rapidly, but he is by shocked the rising cost of civil construction, like concrete slabs. It's a major problem for the energy transition. The post Renewables boss shocked by plunging price of battery storage, and soaring cost of a concrete slab appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW launches new tender for 1 GW of long duration storage, with longer timelines for pumped hydro

Renew Economy

MAY 8, 2025

NSW launches new tender for long duration storage, seeking at least 1 GW of capacity by 2034 - ahead of the planned closure of the last of its coal generators. The post NSW launches new tender for 1 GW of long duration storage, with longer timelines for pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Contested battery, and one of state’s biggest, wins fast-tracked government approval

Renew Economy

MAY 8, 2025

Plans for what will be one of the biggest batteries in Victoria have been given the green light for development through the state government's fast-track program. The post Contested battery, and one of state’s biggest, wins fast-tracked government approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“In 2035 I’d like people to wonder what all the fuss was about:” Penny Sharpe on the transition from coal

Victoria lays out plan for seven renewable zones, and four new transmission lines to replace coal

The complex truth about gas and renewables

Tallest energy monitoring mast in southern hemisphere to test the winds in Victoria

Oversize turbine tower part gets jammed under bridge en route to wind project

Experts warn of “significant new hurdles” for renewables, as LNP ends funding for EDO

New Greens leader says party’s focus is to “get s**t done” on climate and environment

Larissa Waters elected new Greens leader, as Coalition partners meet to discuss nuclear and net zero

Big batteries lead charge in high priced grid events, as coal and gas plants struggle to keep pace

Huge wind and battery project headed to IPC after long-distance objectors force more hearings

Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages

If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down

Green energy transition at risk from unrestricted data centre development

“Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability

South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery

Ageing wind farm to be taken down using cranes, not explosives, in first of its kind project for Australia

Regulator rejects network bid to bill customers for “renewable gas” spend

Not as green as it seems: Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

“Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal is a major threat to grid reliability

Charge, Discharge, Dominate: Batteries are emerging as tool of choice for exercising market power

Fortescue cuts green hydrogen jobs as it pivots back to R&D rather than manufacturing

Ley’s climate and environment record – walking a fine line, but plenty of damage done

Ley elected first woman to lead Liberals, nuclear advocate O’Brien is deputy, and baseload is the focus

Genex slashes wind plans, adds big battery as it reshapes hub around delayed pumped hydro plant

Backer of Australia’s two biggest green hydrogen projects claims “breakthrough” on costs

Replacing Yallourn: Onshore wind and more transmission will be cheaper than offshore wind

Littleproud’s first comments as re-elected Nationals leader: Blackout disinformation

Australian innovation helped launch China solar juggernaut – now it’s time to hitch a ride with PV giants

EPBC Act: What’s changing – and why it matters for renewable energy projects

Australian researchers say using urine could slash cost of green hydrogen by one quarter

Federal decision on contested large wind project delayed for sixth time

Bowen confirmed as climate and energy minister, Watt gets environment

Broome to get big solar farm and six hour battery to replace gas and diesel contract

Solar, batteries and an EV charger win funding for energy resilience scheme

“Launchpad to the world:” SunDrive inks deal to get Aussie solar innovation to global market

What happens when the opposition elevates enemies of renewable energy?

Carnegie eyes Alaska for wave energy potential as Spain CETO project gathers momentum

What needs to happen to prove the LNP wrong, and the high renewables target right

Renewables boss shocked by plunging price of battery storage, and soaring cost of a concrete slab

NSW launches new tender for 1 GW of long duration storage, with longer timelines for pumped hydro

Contested battery, and one of state’s biggest, wins fast-tracked government approval

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