A new Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) will be established in New South Wales’ south west region, joining similar projects...
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Transgrid delivers $45M VNI upgrade, unlocking 170MW
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Projects, Spotlight, Substations, 0Upgrades totalling $45 million have been delivered to Transgrid’s Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) increasing capacity by 170MW. Transgrid...
Transformers arrive for $1.8B EnergyConnect project
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Spotlight, Transformers and Switchgear, 0Two large transformers have arrived ahead of construction for Transgrid’s $1.8 billion EnergyConnect interconnector; Australia’s largest transmission project. The...
Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) contracts awarded
Holly Tancredi, , Electricity, Networks, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, 0On behalf of the Victorian Government’s Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Development Plan, AEMO has awarded two contracts for greater...
Transgrid shortlists three proponents for HumeLink
Holly Tancredi, , Electricity, Networks, News, Projects, Spotlight, 0Proponents for major delivery contracts on the HumeLink project have been announced by Transgrid, with the chosen three companies...
VIC plans for public-owned energy and 95 per cent renewables
Holly Tancredi, , Electricity, Networks, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0The Victorian Labor Government has announced a major pre-election promise to reach 95 per cent renewable electricity in the...
Marinus, Kerang Links fast-tracked from $20B fund
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, 1The Federal Government has committed to conditional funding for major renewable and transmission projects – including the Marinus and...
ARENA backs Shell Energy’s $32M demand-flexibility trial
John Thompson, , Demand Management, Networks, News, Spotlight, 0Shell Energy Australia will receive $9.1 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for the demonstration...
Community consulted for future energy grid
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Projects, Spotlight, Stakeholder Engagement, 0United Energy and Citipower will seek community input in identifying new transmission investment opportunities for the upcoming 2026-2031 period....
ABS reveals $5B increase to renewable investment
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, 0Renewable energy investments have increased by nearly $5 billion in the last five years, representing 33.4 per cent of...
Transgrid protects lineworkers with tower rescue training
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Safety and Training, Spotlight, 0Transgrid has taught life-saving pole and tower rescue techniques to powerline technicians at its recent training day in Western...
Industry enlisted for delivery of $62B QLD SuperGrid
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, 0Queensland companies have been encouraged to register their interest for future tenders and opportunities in support of the State’s...
NSW opens tenders for landmark net zero roadmap
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Projects, Spotlight, 0New South Wales has opened the first tenders for its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, targeting a renewable energy capacity of...
Wind power hub connected to QLD SuperGrid
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Wind, 0The $373 million Kaban Green Power Hub has been connected to the new Queensland SuperGrid, in a major milestone...
Energy consumers overcharged by $10B, report claims
John Thompson, , Electricity, Networks, News, Spotlight, 0The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has claimed energy consumers overpaid network providers in the Eastern...
The City of Perth’s transition to underground power has been completed, following the successful delivery of two underground power...
by Katie Barnett, Partner, Energy Transition – Deals, PwC Australia Katie Barnett explores the ongoing fallout of recent disruptions...
“We must act now”: Transgrid CEO warns against delays to transmission projects
John Thompson, , Electricity, Networks, News, 0by Brett Redman, CEO, Transgrid Transgrid CEO Brett Redman has called for immediate and continued investment in transmission infrastructure...
AEMO CEO shares lessons from ‘most difficult period’ on record
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, 0The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Westerman, has detailed the “most difficult period” in the...
Preparing Melbourne’s electricity network for the solar future
Energy Journalist, , Features, Networks, Solar, 0by Jordan Oliver, Media and Public Affairs, United Energy Voltage management has always been a key focus for electricity...
AEMO predicts future instability, NEM to shrink by 14%
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Spotlight, 0The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its 2022 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report, predicting future instability...
Alice Springs Future Grid: lessons for the NEM of tomorrow
Energy Journalist, , Features, Networks, Projects, Renewable Energy, 0The isolated Alice Springs electricity system has been trending towards negative demand and grappling with how to use more...
Evoenergy has welcomed consultation for its draft 2024-29 network regulatory determination, prior to its submission to the Australian Energy...
The key to powering up investment in Australia’s electricity network
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Policy, Spotlight, 0By Jyotika Rangel, Partner at Pitcher Partners Sydney Keeping Australia moving already requires a lot of energy – our...
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved funding for Stage 1 of Transgrid’s HumeLink Project connecting Wagga Wagga, Bannaby...
Transgrid calls for ‘urgent action’ to accelerate major transmission projects
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Spotlight, 0Transgrid has called for increased investment in major transmission projects to accommodate lower-cost renewable energy sources. In its recently...
State-owned utility Western Power will invest $10.4 million into Western Australia’s energy grid, upgrading switching capabilities and improving reliability...
Horizon Power will introduce new Distributed Energy Resources Management Systems (DERMS) to Western Australia’s regional microgrids, allowing rooftop solar,...
Renewables ‘saving millions’ with new transmission tech
John Thompson, , Networks, News, Spotlight, 0Powercor’s new world-first transmissions solution could save wind and solar farms millions of dollars in connection costs by achieving...
A report commissioned by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) has spotlighted the need for greater investment in transmission technologies....
Farewell, Liddell: AGL’s renewable pledge
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