Co-locating plants in sun-rich, iron-rich parts of Australia can help overcome the “first mover problem” for green hydrogen. Here’s how it would work.
Renewables
Squadron forges ahead with 400MW wind and big battery project in NSW
Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy says an Environmental Impact Statement is underway for proposed wind farm and battery in Wiradjuri Country.
VNI West: AEMO finds new route to allay opposition with good and bad news for renewables
AEMO proposes new route for VNI West transmission link to avoid wetlands and irrigated crops, but there is good and bad news for renewables developers.
Grid Connections: Who’s going where in Australia’s energy transition
People movements at Octopus, Pollination, ClearVue, Snowy Hydro, Ventia, EEC, Wirsol, Collgar, Raygen, BEA Renewables, EVSE, 5B, CSIRO, Genex, AEMO, Macquarie, Synergy.
Forrest says he did not bid for Sun Cable, has his own 20GW to build
Forrest says he made no final offer for Sun Cable and intends to focus instead on his own 20GW renewable pipeline.
CSIRO trials Australia first portable, off-grid hydrogen generator
CSIRO scientists will demonstrate patented technology to efficiently generate hydrogen from liquid carriers, supported by Advanced Carbon Engineering.
Latest hike could be power price peak – as long as we decouple from inflationary fossil fuels
Latest DMO reminds us the only solution to permanently lower power prices is to decouple from polluting, inflationary fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to firmed renewable energy.
Green gold: Wind and solar to deliver 80 pct of power needs for huge new mine
Gold miner expects to get premium for its bullion after signing deal to get 80% of mining and refining power needs delivered by wind and solar.
Energy Insiders Podcast: How to connect wind, solar and batteries
Clean Energy Council’s Christiaan Zuur on the work being done to cut delays and costs for grid connections. Plus: NSW releases roadmap to coal-free grid.
“Mighty sun, wind and water:” New partner and funds for green hydrogen mega project
Big renewable hydrogen project in Queensland lands a new partner and the biggest public-private injection of funds so far in Australia.