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Farmers plead for happier marriage with wind and solar project developers

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The latest survey into farming attitudes to renewables is that relationships with developers could use some work. The post Farmers plead for happier marriage with wind and solar project developers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UNSW develops novel eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery that could be key to future

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UNSW scientists see huge promise in new material developed for a high-performance organic battery that avoids the pitfalls of lithium-ion. The post UNSW develops novel eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery that could be key to future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Development plans lodged for NEM’s biggest battery project and neighbouring solar farm

Renew Economy

JULY 29, 2024

Development application lodged for what will be the biggest battery on Australia's main grid, along with a massive solar farm. The post Development plans lodged for NEM’s biggest battery project and neighbouring solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Developers quietly shed solar generation to focus on battery only projects

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Developers are cutting generation from their projects and going with a battery-only approach. The post Developers quietly shed solar generation to focus on battery only projects appeared first on RenewEconomy. Solar is the most affected.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis How companies are aligning their initiatives to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and sharing progress Data from the 3BL platform on how companies are communicating (..)

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Greek developer puts gigawatt-scale Australian solar and battery portfolio up for sale

Renew Economy

JULY 11, 2024

Greek giant formerly known as Mytilineos puts Australia renewables assets up for sale, including eight solar farms and 2.8GW development pipeline with battery storage and hydrogen projects. The post Greek developer puts gigawatt-scale Australian solar and battery portfolio up for sale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wind farm developer launches private transmission and massive battery plans in western Victoria

Renew Economy

MAY 6, 2024

A wind farm developer is proposing a 100km transmission line and huge 1GW battery in Victoria's central west to connect up to 4GW of renewables. The post Wind farm developer launches private transmission and massive battery plans in western Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Labor’s nature positive reforms will force renewable developers to change their thinking

Renew Economy

APRIL 6, 2024

Proposed amendments to EPBC Act to address biodiversity loss will require renewable developers to think differently about the way they use the environment. The post Labor’s nature positive reforms will force renewable developers to change their thinking appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Coal giant AGL snaps up battery and solar developers with pipeline of more than eight gigawatts

Renew Economy

AUGUST 13, 2024

AGL snaps up battery and solar project developers with more than eight gigawatts of capacity in development. The post Coal giant AGL snaps up battery and solar developers with pipeline of more than eight gigawatts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Conservoltaics:” Developers urged to think of solar farms as artificial reefs

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2024

The post “Conservoltaics:” Developers urged to think of solar farms as artificial reefs appeared first on RenewEconomy. Conservoltaics uses the land under solar panels as a home for biodiversity-boosting native flora and fauna, while improving farm efficiency.

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“Megaton Moon:” Danish developer plans 60GW solar and wind energy park

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Danish developer GreenGo Energy announces plans to build one of the world's biggest green energy parks – a 60GW/190TWh project in West Africa. The post “Megaton Moon:” Danish developer plans 60GW solar and wind energy park appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fate of contested Hills of Gold wind project delayed again as developer fights for more turbines

Renew Economy

JULY 4, 2024

One of Australia's most hotly contested wind projects takes interesting turn, as developer fights for more turbines, and planning authorities grapple with cost assessments and phantom dwellings. The post Fate of contested Hills of Gold wind project delayed again as developer fights for more turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kiwi solar developer lines up 220MW project in hot South Island location

Renew Economy

JUNE 23, 2024

The post Kiwi solar developer lines up 220MW project in hot South Island location appeared first on RenewEconomy. The Haldon Station site, on land blighted by erosion and pests, will be Lodestone Energy's largest solar project to date.

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Wind farm handbook to help developers avoid brolgas, bats and other project-sinking biodiversity risks

Renew Economy

APRIL 25, 2024

Renewables industry welcomes government funding to fill "critical knowledge gaps" on environmental and wildlife impacts of wind farm development, while also helping to get projects built. The post Wind farm handbook to help developers avoid brolgas, bats and other project-sinking biodiversity risks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hills of Gold wind farm wins state development consent – and fight for more turbines

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The hotly contested wind farm has been cleared for development by the Independent Planning Commission with enough turbines to ensure the project is commercially viable. The post Hills of Gold wind farm wins state development consent – and fight for more turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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World’s largest offshore wind developer gets federal nod to start Gippsland studies – with conditions

Renew Economy

JULY 21, 2024

The post World’s largest offshore wind developer gets federal nod to start Gippsland studies – with conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy. Danish company gets approval to conduct seabed studies for its proposed 2.8 gigawatt offshore wind project in Gippsland.

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“You have to be creative:” Why Australia’s most successful grid-scale battery developer reinvents itself

Renew Economy

JULY 27, 2024

Head of Neoen says battery storage market is constantly evolving, and developers need to constantly re-invent their business models. The post “You have to be creative:” Why Australia’s most successful grid-scale battery developer reinvents itself appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Victoria to get huge new battery as UK developer advances “multi-gigawatt” Australia plans

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The post Victoria to get huge new battery as UK developer advances “multi-gigawatt” Australia plans appeared first on RenewEconomy. Pacific Green unveils plans for its second big battery in Australia, a massive 1GW two-and-a-half hour project in the industrial hub of Portland.

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Hunter Valley wind farm gets federal approval as developer sets sights on second stage

Renew Economy

JULY 7, 2024

The post Hunter Valley wind farm gets federal approval as developer sets sights on second stage appeared first on RenewEconomy. After several delays, federal environment minister gives tick to Hunter Valley wind farm.

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Community code of conduct to set “Australian-first” standards for wind and solar farm developers

Renew Economy

APRIL 16, 2024

Queensland government to design mandatory code of conduct for solar and wind developers setting rules of community engagement. The post Community code of conduct to set “Australian-first” standards for wind and solar farm developers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer seeks buyer in biggest asset sale

Renew Economy

APRIL 1, 2024

Neoen Australia, the country's most successful renewable and storage developer, reportedly seeking sell down of Australian assets. The post Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer seeks buyer in biggest asset sale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“More bureaucracy than engineering:” Battery developers lament lengthy connection delays

Renew Economy

MAY 5, 2024

One of the big bugbears of renewable energy and battery storage developers is the time it takes to land a connection […] The post “More bureaucracy than engineering:” Battery developers lament lengthy connection delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Brookfield targets Forrest’s Windlab renewable developer after Origin snub

Renew Economy

MAY 19, 2024

The post Brookfield targets Forrest’s Windlab renewable developer after Origin snub appeared first on RenewEconomy. Brookfield reportedly looking at Andrew Forrest's Windlab to boost its ambitious Australian renewable project plans.

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Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal

Renew Economy

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal appeared first on RenewEconomy. Having once pledged not to “mangle the process” by using anything but renewables to fuel his energy plans, Andrew Forrest says some imported gas is necessary.

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Another four hour battery project gets development approval in W.A.

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The post Another four hour battery project gets development approval in W.A. WA approves new four hour 100 MW Wellesley battery in industrial zone. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Origin snaps up another developer with 1.3GW of wind and solar

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Origin snaps up Walcha Energy, which has been developing the Ruby Hills wind project and the Salisbury solar project, as it continues talks on Eraring closure timing. The post Origin snaps up another developer with 1.3GW of wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New solar tracker tech promises to “drastically reduce” costly development hurdles

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A new solar tracking solution aims to cater to Australia's unique geographical and climate conditions, to cut development costs and boost generation. The post New solar tracker tech promises to “drastically reduce” costly development hurdles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renewable energy developers raise questions about apparent cap on community funds in NSW

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The new NSW benefit sharing guidelines have thrown up a potential problem for renewable and storage projects: Did they just cap developer contributions to community funds? The post Renewable energy developers raise questions about apparent cap on community funds in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WA’s biggest wind farm proposed as developer moves on from bruising Victoria experience

Renew Economy

JANUARY 16, 2024

The post WA’s biggest wind farm proposed as developer moves on from bruising Victoria experience appeared first on RenewEconomy. Wind Prospect's proposed wind farm in Western Australia promises to be its largest – and is less likely to have to work around bird breeding seasons.

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Victoria wind project gets green tick in record time, but developers say federal approvals still big obstacle

Renew Economy

AUGUST 4, 2024

The post Victoria wind project gets green tick in record time, but developers say federal approvals still big obstacle appeared first on RenewEconomy. A 312MW wind farm and big battery has been given the federal green light in what looks like record time. But concerns remain over the treatment of wind projects under the EPBC Act.

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Renewable and battery developers hope new connection rules will eliminate delays and cost blowouts

Renew Economy

JUNE 26, 2024

The post Renewable and battery developers hope new connection rules will eliminate delays and cost blowouts appeared first on RenewEconomy. New rules on the connection process for wind, solar and battery projects - the subject of numerous delays, cost blowouts and contractor failures, have finally been unveiled.

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Ministers turn focus to consumer solar, batteries, EVs – and developer ratings

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The post Ministers turn focus to consumer solar, batteries, EVs – and developer ratings appeared first on RenewEconomy. The huge role of consumer energy resources, and the importance of social licence, top the agenda at the latest energy ministers meeting.

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“Not always a great quality:” Leading wind developer may switch from western to Chinese turbines

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

One of Australia's leading wind farm developers may switch to Chinese made turbines, saying it is not happy with quality, service and prices of western suppliers. The post “Not always a great quality:” Leading wind developer may switch from western to Chinese turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Australian developer unveils plan for what would be biggest wind farm in NSW

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 4, 2023

New Australian developer founded by ex Neoen staff unveils plans for what would be the biggest wind farm in NSW in the state's south-west. The post New Australian developer unveils plan for what would be biggest wind farm in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Danish renewable giant scraps development of eMethanol project

Renew Economy

AUGUST 20, 2024

The post Danish renewable giant scraps development of eMethanol project appeared first on RenewEconomy. Ørsted scraps its pioneering eMethanol project, because of slower-than-expected industrialisation of the technology and lacklustre demand.

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ARENA backs husband and wife team developing world’s first hydrogen vertical lift off plane

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

AMSL Aero has already developed a battery electric vertical take off aircraft, now it is looking at hydrogen power to cover long distances suitable for emergency services and regional Australia. The post ARENA backs husband and wife team developing world’s first hydrogen vertical lift off plane appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australian battery developer says its new lithium sulfur chemistry passes nail stab test, without exploding

Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2024

The post Australian battery developer says its new lithium sulfur chemistry passes nail stab test, without exploding appeared first on RenewEconomy. The Victoria battery maker has posted a video showing what happens to its cells versus what happens to an equivalent lithium ion version when penetrated with a nail.

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Renewable developer rating scheme: What is it, and will it solve our social licence problem?

Renew Economy

MARCH 5, 2024

Renewable energy developers are about to get ratings. The post Renewable developer rating scheme: What is it, and will it solve our social licence problem? How will it work, and what will it do? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How (and why) to develop a credible deforestation policy in 2024

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2024

Limiting land conversion is a notoriously difficult challenge that requires alignment between companies, governments, farmers and other stakeholders.

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Smart grid firm lands $86 million to develop VPPs and help customers load match renewables

Renew Economy

APRIL 15, 2024

The post Smart grid firm lands $86 million to develop VPPs and help customers load match renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. GridBeyond raises $86 million to help advance VPP technology and help consumers match renewables with demand.

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Wind and solar developers warn of market crash as Tasmania chases windfalls gains for old hydro assets

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The post Wind and solar developers warn of market crash as Tasmania chases windfalls gains for old hydro assets appeared first on RenewEconomy. Wind and solar industry warns the market for renewable energy certificates could crash if Tasmania succeeds in its push for changes that could deliver windfall gains to its old hydro assets.

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Solar developer FRV hits go on first big battery after landing $1.2 billion funding round

Renew Economy

AUGUST 6, 2024

The post Solar developer FRV hits go on first big battery after landing $1.2 FRV is building its first big battery project after landing a major funding deal. The BESS comes with a grant to install grid-forming inverters. billion funding round appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EnergyCo has come a long way, but still to convince developers NSW is open for renewables business

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The post EnergyCo has come a long way, but still to convince developers NSW is open for renewables business appeared first on RenewEconomy. EnergyCo is well on its journey now but it's far, far too early to call it a success. Major issues still need to be sorted out, the use of big batteries among them.

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Australia’s biggest battery developer plans to maintain lead despite fall in storage earnings, project delay

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post Australia’s biggest battery developer plans to maintain lead despite fall in storage earnings, project delay appeared first on RenewEconomy. Neoen reveals fall in battery earnings, and an ongoing project delay, as well as falling costs for battery technologies and solar modules, which will lead to lower prices.

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Farmers plead for happier marriage with wind and solar project developers

UNSW develops novel eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery that could be key to future

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Development plans lodged for NEM’s biggest battery project and neighbouring solar farm

Developers quietly shed solar generation to focus on battery only projects

How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

Greek developer puts gigawatt-scale Australian solar and battery portfolio up for sale

Wind farm developer launches private transmission and massive battery plans in western Victoria

Labor’s nature positive reforms will force renewable developers to change their thinking

Coal giant AGL snaps up battery and solar developers with pipeline of more than eight gigawatts

“Conservoltaics:” Developers urged to think of solar farms as artificial reefs

“Megaton Moon:” Danish developer plans 60GW solar and wind energy park

Fate of contested Hills of Gold wind project delayed again as developer fights for more turbines

Kiwi solar developer lines up 220MW project in hot South Island location

Wind farm handbook to help developers avoid brolgas, bats and other project-sinking biodiversity risks

Hills of Gold wind farm wins state development consent – and fight for more turbines

World’s largest offshore wind developer gets federal nod to start Gippsland studies – with conditions

“You have to be creative:” Why Australia’s most successful grid-scale battery developer reinvents itself

Victoria to get huge new battery as UK developer advances “multi-gigawatt” Australia plans

Hunter Valley wind farm gets federal approval as developer sets sights on second stage

Community code of conduct to set “Australian-first” standards for wind and solar farm developers

Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer seeks buyer in biggest asset sale

“More bureaucracy than engineering:” Battery developers lament lengthy connection delays

Brookfield targets Forrest’s Windlab renewable developer after Origin snub

Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal

Another four hour battery project gets development approval in W.A.

Origin snaps up another developer with 1.3GW of wind and solar

New solar tracker tech promises to “drastically reduce” costly development hurdles

Renewable energy developers raise questions about apparent cap on community funds in NSW

WA’s biggest wind farm proposed as developer moves on from bruising Victoria experience

Victoria wind project gets green tick in record time, but developers say federal approvals still big obstacle

Renewable and battery developers hope new connection rules will eliminate delays and cost blowouts

Ministers turn focus to consumer solar, batteries, EVs – and developer ratings

“Not always a great quality:” Leading wind developer may switch from western to Chinese turbines

New Australian developer unveils plan for what would be biggest wind farm in NSW

Danish renewable giant scraps development of eMethanol project

ARENA backs husband and wife team developing world’s first hydrogen vertical lift off plane

Australian battery developer says its new lithium sulfur chemistry passes nail stab test, without exploding

Renewable developer rating scheme: What is it, and will it solve our social licence problem?

How (and why) to develop a credible deforestation policy in 2024

Smart grid firm lands $86 million to develop VPPs and help customers load match renewables

Wind and solar developers warn of market crash as Tasmania chases windfalls gains for old hydro assets

Solar developer FRV hits go on first big battery after landing $1.2 billion funding round

EnergyCo has come a long way, but still to convince developers NSW is open for renewables business

Australia’s biggest battery developer plans to maintain lead despite fall in storage earnings, project delay

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