Stage 1 of the 1333MW Golden Plains Wind Farm has commenced operations, while a new acquisition is set to drive the project’s second stage. The first turbines have started spinning at the 756MW Stage 1 of TagEnergy’s $4 billion mega-project, which is expected to eventually deliver nine per cent of Victoria’s energy – enough to power 765,000 homes, or every [...]
Stanwell has signed a deal with renewable energy developer RES to own the 436.5MW Tarong West Wind Farm in South Burnett, Queensland. The project, which recently received development approval, will feature 97 wind turbines and produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 230,000 homes. A final investment decision is expected in early 2025. Stanwell CEO, Michael O’Rourke, [...]
The $740 million Boulder Creek Wind Farm has reached financial close, with CS Energy securing a 50 per cent stake in the project. The 228MW wind farm will be located 40km south-west of Rockhampton, and construction is scheduled to commence in November 2024. CS Energy will co-own the Boulder Creek Wind Farm in a joint venture with Aula Energy and [...]
EnergyAustralia has entered into a ten-year renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with TagEnergy, for a significant share of energy capacity from the Golden Plains Wind Farm – which is set to become the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere. The agreement will provide EnergyAustralia with around 40 per cent offtake, or up to 345MW, of Stage 2’s 577MW capacity, [...]
Australia is emerging as a global leader in sustainable development, driven by engineering innovation. With a focus on renewable energy, green infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies, these professionals are tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Here are five standout Australian projects that highlight this commitment to a more sustainable future: 1. Pioneering renewable energy projects Australia’s abundant natural [...]
The NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved ENGIE’s Hills of Gold Wind Farm, located outside Nundle in northern New South Wales. Hills of Gold Wind Farm Pty Ltd (owned by ENGIE), originally sought consent to develop a 390MW wind farm with 64 turbines. The IPC has approved the Hills of Gold Wind Farm to have 62 turbines, a 100MW [...]
The Federal Government has declared a new offshore wind zone in the Indian Ocean off Bunbury, Western Australia, between Cape Naturaliste and Dawesville. Following consultation with local leaders, industry, fishers, unions, First Nations people and community groups, the proposed Bunbury offshore wind zone has been amended. It will now be at least 30km from shore at its closest point, excluding [...]
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published its 2024 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report, which provides a ten-year outlook of investment requirements to maintain reliability for Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). The report highlights that expected investments in new generation, storage and transmission must be delivered on time and in full to maintain a reliable supply of electricity [...]
Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, has set out a plan to deliver the state’s future energy system and reach the target of 95 per cent renewable energy generation by 2035. The roadmap, Cheaper, cleaner, renewable: Our plan for Victoria's Electricity Future, lays the groundwork to transition Victoria to a cheaper and more reliable renewable energy future while [...]
Visitors can now secure their tickets to the All Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference – the largest clean energy event in the Southern Hemisphere. Returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 23–24 October 2024, All Energy Australia is the industry's most electrifying event for clean energy professionals. The two-day conference and exhibition will showcase more than 400 leading national and [...]
CS Energy has issued a notice to proceed for the 285MW Lotus Creek Wind Farm near St Lawrence – following the energy provider’s acquisition of the project from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The acquisition makes the project the first 100 per cent publicly owned wind farm to reach the construction phase under the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. CIP will [...]
The Victorian Government has released a guide to retool and upskill Gippsland’s existing and future energy workforce so they can take advantage of new opportunities in the renewable transition. The Transition Opportunities: Coal to Offshore Wind guide, shows how workers in Gippsland’s coal power industry can play a significant role in Victoria’s new offshore wind sector. It follows the release [...]
The Queensland Government has approved a State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) application for the Tarong West Wind Farm. Stanwell Corporation is committed to building the 436.5MW wind farm in South Burnett, which is set to be the largest publicly owned wind farm in Australia. The project is backed by $776.1 million from the Queensland Government’s Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs [...]
SBS has committed to a ten-year renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with ZEN Energy, providing price certainty for SBS and establishing a model for decarbonising the media industry. ZEN Energy will supply SBS’s New South Wales and Victoria-based operations with 100 per cent renewable energy over the next ten years with large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) uniquely paired with the [...]
The shift to renewable and clean energy sources requires innovative engineering solutions that ensure reliability, cost-effectiveness and sustainability. On 22 August 2024, Engineers Australia will deliver the Climate Smart Engineering Conference (CSE24), an engaging, one-day program focused on a significant climate challenge – the clean energy transition. Engineers Australia CEO, Romilly Madew AO, said this conference is an opportunity to [...]
The Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) has been developed to address the key challenges faced by the country’s offshore wind farms. Partnering with key university and offshore wind stakeholders, ACOWE is expected to serve as the gateway to access multidisciplinary Australian research capabilities and act as a trusted source of knowledge for the community. As a newcomer [...]
All 12 projects in the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone have now been granted feasibility licences. The first six projects were approved by the Federal Government in May 2024, and in a social post on 17 July 2024, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, announced that the remaining six have now also been granted feasibility licenses. Mr Bowen also said [...]
A new initiative from the New South Wales Government aims to help businesses and councils harness the power of renewable energy zones (REZs). The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) has partnered with the Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRC-A) to help businesses understand how they can buy electricity directly from renewable energy generators such as solar and wind farms, and [...]
Power and Water Corporation has secured conditional support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for 16 community batteries on the Darwin–Katherine electricity grid. Once online, the batteries are expected to have a significant impact on local network constraints and will expand rooftop solar capacity, reduce emissions and keep power prices as affordable as possible. The $6.1 million Wurrumiyanga Solar [...]
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has received environmental approval for the first of several proposals, totalling 3GW of clean energy, as part of the Western Australia Government's Green Energy Approvals Initiative. The proposed projects could become one of Australia's largest renewable energy developments once complete. YEC, in partnership with ACEN Australia, received environmental approval for its first solar project of up [...]
The Federal Government has declared an amended offshore wind zone area in the Pacific Ocean, off the Illawarra coast, following consultations with community groups and First Nations people. The declared wind zone area is 1,022km², smaller than originally proposed, located between Wombarra and Kiama in New South Wales. The Illawarra offshore wind zone has been amended from its original proposal [...]
Australia has some of the best wind resources in the world, and the establishment of wind farms plays a pivotal role in both the transition towards renewable energy and reducing Australia’s CO2 emissions. Here, we explore how tailored cable solutions improved the efficiency and reduced installation waste during construction of the Stockyard Hill Wind Farm. Wind energy stands as a [...]
By Terry Chapman, APA General Manager, Project Delivery The development of renewable energy infrastructure alone is an enormous task, made all the more challenging by labour and supply chain shortages, planning delays and community pushback. Here, APA General Manager, Terry Chapman, shares some insight into how governments can tackle these challenges and fast-track the delivery of renewable energy zones. The [...]
AGL has announced a joint venture with Someva Renewables to develop the Pottinger Energy Park, to be located within the New South Wales gazetted South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The Pottinger Energy Park is expected to consist of a 1.2GW wind farm, 300MW solar farm and 500MW/2000MWh battery energy storage system. The proposed park location is 60km south of [...]
The Queensland Government has announced plans to almost double the capacity of Wambo Wind Farm in the state’s southwest, adding an extra 41 turbines to the project. The Queensland Government had previously committed to a 42 turbine wind farm in Jandowae, with an extra 41 turbines to be added to the project. The government said the additional turbines are expected [...]
A new wind farm in the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been approved by the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission. The $569 million project must abide by strict conditions such as fewer turbines than originally proposed. Bowmans Creek Wind Farm, owned by Ark Energy, sought approval for Bowmans Creek Wind Farm (SSD-10315), a state significant development which [...]
Global digital infrastructure company Equinix and clean energy enterprise TagEnergy have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a total of 151MW from the Golden Plains Wind Farm (GPWF). Equinix said that, once operational in 2029, the PPA will supply enough energy to cover its 17 international business exchange (IBX) data centres across Australia and will help the company achieve [...]
In its 2023 Sustainability Report, Snowy Hydro has highlighted its commitment to environmental responsibility and community support, and announced the expansion of its deal with Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm. The report highlights three prioritised sustainability opportunities for 2023–24: Understanding and mitigating risks associated with climate change Emissions reduction and facilitating the decarbonisation of the National Electricity Market (NEM) Strengthening [...]
The Victorian Government has announced the Offshore Wind Implementation Statement 3 which outlines the next stage of development for the state’s offshore wind industry. The Victorian Government has set targets of at least 2G of offshore wind energy generation by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040. Implementation Statement 3 outlines the parameters for the proposed support package for [...]
Genex Power has announced that its subsidiary, K3W Project Co, has entered into a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Stanwell Corporation for the 258MW Kidston Stage 3 Wind Project (K3W). K3W is being developed by Genex in a 50:50 partnership with Electric Power Development (J-POWER). The agreement secures the offtake of 50 per cent of the project’s output of [...]
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