Last of 66 concrete foundations poured at what will be the biggest wind farm in NSW, supplying power to a gold mine.
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NSW gets stunning low price for wind and solar in biggest renewables auction
NSW announced results of first renewable auction, with solar prices below $35/MWh and wind below $50/MWh.
Andrew Forrest waves goodbye to “coal-fired monster” as he opens new wind farm
Andrew Forrest climbs on top of a turbine at his new wind farm to say goodbye to “coal-fired monster” and welcome a green energy future.
Offshore wind milestone as Star of the South seabed survey gets underway
New milestone in the development of Australia’s first offshore wind farm, with launch of study to test seabed conditions off Gippsland coast in Victoria.
Record wind and solar deliver lower prices, loosen coal and gas power over grid
Record wind and solar generation helped loosen the vice like grip of fossil fuels over the grid and send prices down and emissions to new lows.
Floating solar developer lands first commercial install – at an offshore wind farm
Dutch offshore solar start-up wins contract to install and operate a floating solar system at the 759MW Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm.
Australian renewables pioneer PacHydro rebrands, sees big demand for wind and solar
Pacific Hydro rebrands in bid to reposition as Australia’s leading renewables-only generator – and unveils plans including a new retail arm.
Net zero study finds Australia needs nearly three terawatts of wind and solar
New net zero study says Australia needs up to 3,000 gigawatts of new wind and solar to meet its 2050 target, or turn to gas and CCS.
First turbine goes up at “super-hybrid” offshore wind project, with floating solar and battery
First turbine installed at a “super-hybrid” offshore wind project that will include floating solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen production.
Record 5GW of new solar and wind underway – and big batteries are getting bigger
New report reveals 2022 as highest year for new renewable construction commitments on record. And while there a fewer of them, big batteries are upsizing.