Australia’s first DC-coupled wind and battery project prepares to power up

Australia’s first “DC-coupled” wind and battery project is preparing to power up in central western Victoria, as part of a one-turbine pilot retrofit at a 312 MW wind farm.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: China rules on EVs, solar, everything

John Grimes from the Smart Energy Council on China’s robo-taxis, and its lead on battery, EVs, solar and hydrogen. Plus: The ISP, Matt Kean and nuclear.

Rooftop solar meets all of South Australia demand in major new milestone

Updated: Rooftop solar meets all of South Australia’s demand at one stage on Saturday, as more records fall across the grid, including batteries, low coal and minimum demand.

“Business will kill your children:” Was Andrew Forrest’s climate speech really that “loopy”?

Andrew Forrest has been described as “loopy” and weird for his striking speech that warns “humanity is at risk” and that “business will kill your children.” Just…

“Reduced lambing, monumental destruction:” Barnaby fiancée’s wild anti-wind rant

Barnaby Joyce’s fiancée follows his objections to huge wind farm with wild rant citing stressed dogs, reproductive problems for cows and sheep and massive destruction.

Victoria sweetens deal on transmission build-out with promise of cash for landholders

Andrews government to pay additional yearly rate to landholders who host new transmission lines, in bid to smooth the race to renewables.