Victoria gives green light to contested wind project, with fewer turbines and operating limits
A 600MW wind project has the green light to start construction, but government wants turbine numbers cut and restrictions placed on operations.
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Another two big solar and battery projects sent to independent panel by long distance objectors
Another two major solar and battery projects have been referred to independent commission after objections from mostly long distance and interstate opponents.
More than just “fuel saving:” How rooftop PV slashed grid demand in middle of heatwave
In last week's heatwave, wind and solar generation were excellent, as they typically are on extreme demand days - certainly doing more than just 'fuel saving'.
First stage of Australia’s biggest battery starts operations in shadow of biggest coal plant
The first stage of Australia's biggest battery has commenced commercial operations, in the shadow of the country's biggest coal generator.
Australia’s most powerful turbines unveiled as fourth wind farm reaches financial close in Xmas flurry
The fourth wind farm to reach financial close in a late 2025 flurry of activity will feature the most powerful turbines to be installed in Australia to date.
Grid Connections 2026: Who’s going where and doing what in Australia’s green energy transition
New CEO for Endeavour Energy, plus people movements at GridCog.
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Record year for renewables eases prices and pollution as coal clunkers go missing in Queensland
Price and emissions savings seen in 2025 could soon be in the rear vision mirror as the Queensland Government commits to expensive, polluting fossil fuels.
Tiny cracks and hot weather can slash useful life of some solar panels to just 11 years, UNSW research finds
Roughly a fifth of solar panels have been found to degrade much more quickly than expected, leading to calls for different testing standards to identify faults.
Season’s greetings, and thanks for your support: We’re having a break to rest, reflect and reboot!
We're having a break to rest, reflect and reboot.
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