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Solar contractor files big claim against Shell over disputed cost overruns at Australian PV project
One of biggest solar contractors in Australia has lodged a major claim against Shell Energy over disputed costs at a Queensland solar farm. The post Solar contractor files big claim against Shell over disputed cost overruns at Australian PV project appeared first on Renew Economy.
Biggest ever turbines set sail for Australia, headed for Fortescue’s first wind project in Pilbara
The most powerful wind turbines to be installed in Australia set sail for Fortescue iron ore mines as its CEO tests out a 150-tonne water carrier and other vehicles in China. The post Biggest ever turbines set sail for Australia, headed for Fortescue’s first wind project in Pilbara appeared first on Renew Economy.
Rinehart-backed miner signs deal to make magnets for wind turbines and EVs
A Rinehart-backed miner has signed a deal to partly fund and supply rare earths for a new factory that will supply magnets for wind turbines, EVs and other industries. The post Rinehart-backed miner signs deal to make magnets for wind turbines and EVs appeared first on Renew Economy.
“Truly mind-blowing:” Scientists fear strongest El Nino will push climate into unchartered waters
Climate scientists are astonished by the scale and speed of the developing El Nino. "We are both figuratively and literally in uncharted waters." The post “Truly mind-blowing:” Scientists fear strongest El Nino will push climate into unchartered waters appeared first on Renew Economy.
Coal closure delays and soaring prices means more batteries and fewer syncons to keep heartbeat of grid
Soaring syncon costs and supply issues, along with delays to coal closures, is opening up an inside lane for grid forming inverters to protect the heartbeat of the grid. The post Coal closure delays and soaring prices means more batteries and fewer syncons to keep heartbeat of grid appeared first on Renew Economy.
“We cannot wait:” Changes made to renewable tenders to ensure wind and solar projects actually get built
Key changes have been made to renewable tenders to ensure that the winning projects can actually get built, rather than just boast of a contract win that achieves little. The post “We cannot wait:” Changes made to renewable tenders to ensure wind and solar projects actually get built appeared first on Renew Economy.
Graph of the Day: Half-time and hydration breaks lift grid demand in England and Norway World Cup game
England and Norway experienced big surges in demand during half time and hydration breaks in World Cup game, and smaller ones when goals were scored. The post Graph of the Day: Half-time and hydration breaks lift grid demand in England and Norway World Cup game appeared first on Renew Economy.
Another Queensland state utility quietly sells stake in wind project
Third state owned utility backs out of ownership of a wind farm development in Queensland, reversing a transaction made under previous government two years ago. The post Another Queensland state utility quietly sells stake in wind project appeared first on Renew Economy.
Global wind giant snaps up state’s “biggest” wind project as turbine suppliers turn developers
Wind turbine supplier buys Tasmania wind project, and hopes to begin construction next year if it can find investors. The post Global wind giant snaps up state’s “biggest” wind project as turbine suppliers turn developers appeared first on Renew Economy.
Giant wind farm and battery to be first to test Queensland’s tough new planning laws
Huge wind project with one of the country's biggest batteries to become the first to test Queensland's tough new planning framework. The post Giant wind farm and battery to be first to test Queensland’s tough new planning laws appeared first on Renew Economy.
Should big batteries be forced to sit on empty when a rooftop solar glut is forecast?
Peak body calls for new market mechanism to respond to minimum load conditions, rather than forcing or contracting big batteries to prepare for a surplus rooftop PV. The post Should big batteries be forced to sit on empty when a rooftop solar glut is forecast? appeared first on Renew Economy.
Big battery in middle of Sydney forced to planning review by residents of tiny towns 800 km away
A battery project proposed next to a freeway in the centre of Sydney forced to panel review after objections from interstate and two tiny towns 800 kms away. The post Big battery in middle of Sydney forced to planning review by residents of tiny towns 800 km away appeared first on Renew Economy.
CIS-winning wind farm finally starts construction, more than a decade after first unveiling
One of the first wind projects to win a CIS deal has finally begun construction, more than a decade after its first unveiling and with the biggest turbines seen in Australia. The post CIS-winning wind farm finally starts construction, more than a decade after first unveiling appeared first on Renew Economy.
Network owner says it sought to wind up leading renewable retailer due to outstanding debts
Network owner says it pursued winding up of Zen Energy due to outstanding debts, as regulator says large business customers have been transferred to Big 3 retailers. The post Network owner says it sought to wind up leading renewable retailer due to outstanding debts appeared first on Renew Economy.
Construction ready, CIS-winning solar and battery hybrid project sold to Swedish developer
One of the biggest solar and battery projects Victoria has been sold to Swedish renewables developer, armed with an underwriting deal and planning approvals. The post Construction ready, CIS-winning solar and battery hybrid project sold to Swedish developer appeared first on Renew Economy.