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Australian Renewable Energy News
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Posting links to articles about #climate #environment #solarpower and #renewableenergy with an #Australian focus.

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“Landowners living near one of the world's biggest goldmines in central west NSW have launched an environmental class action alleging contamination of more than 2,000 properties.”
Class action alleges contamination by one of world's biggest goldmines
Landowners in central west NSW are behind an environmental class action against one of the world's biggest goldmines, alleging contamination of more than 2,000 properties.
www.abc.net.au
February 3, 2026 at 7:34 AM
solardirectory.bsky.social
Gas is being squeezed by #renewables – every 30 minutes

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Gas is being squeezed by renewables – every 30 minutes
Two new charts reveal distinct dynamics in Australia's main grids, highlighting the diminishing role of gas even in short-term operations.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Residents of a quiet hamlet who oppose a #solar project mull their options after a court dismisses concerns the project will affect the region’s rural character.
Locals consider options after losing court appeal against solar farm approval
Residents of a quiet hamlet who oppose a solar project mull their options after a court dismisses concerns the project will affect the region's rural character.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Nine generation and battery projects totaling 1.8 GW reached full output in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator.

#auspol #renewables

www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/30/a...
Australia’s National Electricity Market adds 1.8 GW in Q4 2025
Nine generation and battery projects totaling 1.8 GW reached full output in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Australian Energy Market O...
www.pv-magazine.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Solar-covered parking could match entire U.S. power output (~4,400 TWh/yr). Australia’s even better placed: brutal sun, vast car parks, grid-edge stress, #EV demand. Globally this is pre-cleared land + instant generation. Not tech-limited—planning-limited. Shade → power. ⚡🌞🅿️ #Bettrification #Solar
January 29, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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New owners of solar energy systems are more likely to switch electricity service provider than the typical Australian household, according to a survey undertaken by Roy Morgan – with the trend even more pronounced for battery owners.

#renewables #solarpanels

www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/solar-b...
Solar & Battery Owners Lead The Charge In Switching Energy Providers
New owners of solar energy systems are more likely to switch electricity service provider than the typical Australian household, according to a survey undertaken by Roy Morgan – with the trend even mo...
www.solarquotes.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 12:57 AM
solardirectory.bsky.social
Home owners living beside the Greenbushes mine are calling for a relocation scheme amid mounting impacts from its operations.

A mine blast on January 11 breached the company's noise limit and rattled nearby residents.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
'Enough is enough:' Residents want home buyback scheme
Home owners living beside the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia are calling for a buyback or relocation scheme amid the mounting toll of blasting, dust and noise.
www.abc.net.au
January 29, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Outrageous’: EPA backs WA fracking project that may add up to 2.6% to Australia’s emissions
State environmental regulator says Valhalla project, set to drill up to 20 gas wells in Canning basin, can proceed subject to conditions
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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A third #battery project in coal centre of #Collie seeks federal green tick, as state government extends subsidies to loss making mine, despite saying it won’t.
Third battery project seeks approval in Collie, with a solar farm, even as coal mine subsidies extended
A third battery project in coal centre of Collie seeks federal green tick, as state government extends subsidies to loss making mine, despite saying it won't.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 22, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Scientist sackings ... 130-150 to go from the 715 Environment scientist pool? @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social in an FOI fight on #CSIRO

(No funding issues for #AUKUS !)

#auspol

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The science of sacking. Be gone CSIRO scientists! - Michael West
CSIRO chief Doug Hilton announced he’s sacking 350 scientists, he now refuses to have his own ‘sacking science’ publicly reviewed.
michaelwest.com.au
January 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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#Engie takes full ownership of its first big battery, located at the site of what was the world’s most polluting #coal generator.
All grown up: French giant takes full control of big battery built at site of world's dirtiest coal generator
Engie takes full ownership of its first big battery, located at the site of what was the world's most polluting coal generator.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 22, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Find Local Solar Panel and Battery Installers
#solarpanels #homebatteries
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January 22, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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If you’re building a new home and thinking about solar (or a battery) down the track, the best advice I can give you is this: get your solar installer involved before the plasterboard goes up.

www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/solar-m...
Don't Make This Solar Mistake In A New Home Build
If you’re building a home and thinking about solar (or a battery) down the track, get your installer involved early.
www.solarquotes.com.au
January 22, 2026 at 5:34 AM
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Graph of the day: Batteries are beating solar to deliver the fastest energy transition in human history
#renewables
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January 22, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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Green Gold Energy bags GPS approval for 108MW solar-plus-storage site in South Australia

www.pv-tech.org/green-gold-e...
Green Gold Energy bags GPS approval for 108MW solar-plus-storage site in South Australia
Green Gold Energy’s Morgan Solar Farm in South Australia has reached a key grid-connection milestone, having received its Section 5.3.4 letter under the National Electricity Rules (NER).
www.pv-tech.org
January 22, 2026 at 5:32 AM
solardirectory.bsky.social
Someone explain to me how sand crab populations are supposed to survive this.
Australia Day is beach ecocide day in Australia.
Ironically, these are the same people who claim to love this land.

#australiaday #4wd
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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#GraphicOfTheWeek: The North Sea is home to 101 operational offshore wind farms, with around 30 GW of installed capacity.

It is the largest wind hub in the world, supplying #renewable #wind energy to six European countries.

See last week's top graphic: https://loom.ly/AWSeFdE
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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One of Australia’s biggest #gold mines is sourcing nearly 90 per cent of its #power needs from wind and solar from its off-grid #hybrid power system.
Remote gold mine sources 88 pct of its power needs in last quarter from wind, solar and battery
One of Australia's biggest gold mines is sourcing nearly 90 per cent of its power needs from wind and solar from its off-grid hybrid power system.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 PM
solardirectory.bsky.social
Parliament of Victoria is now accepting submissions on an Inquiry into access for apartment residents to clean, affordable electricity.

www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/renewab...
Call For Input On VIC Apartment Renewable Energy Access
Parliament of Victoria is now accepting submissions on an Inquiry into access for apartment residents to clean, affordable electricity.
www.solarquotes.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Parliament of Victoria is now accepting submissions on an Inquiry into access for apartment residents to clean, affordable electricity.

www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/renewab...
Call For Input On VIC Apartment Renewable Energy Access
Parliament of Victoria is now accepting submissions on an Inquiry into access for apartment residents to clean, affordable electricity.
www.solarquotes.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
solardirectory.bsky.social
Reliability Watch is monitoring breakdowns at fossil fuel powered stations across the National #Electricity Market. As these stations get older, they are more likely to break down, especially in hot weather, when demand is usually high.
www.reliabilitywatch.org.au
Reliability Watch
Reliability Watch monitors breakdowns at fossil fuel powered stations across the National Electricity Market in Australia.
www.reliabilitywatch.org.au
January 20, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Sign the Petition
Save the tree martins - remove the nets from their trees!
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January 18, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Home #battery rebates have already topped 200,000, and heading to two million by 2030, with #Bowen hailing their impact on the grid by boost reliability and using less #coal.
"Fewer people calling on coal:" Suburban hotspots revealed as home battery rebates top 200,000
Home battery rebates have already topped 200,000, and heading to two million by 2030, with Bowen hailing their impact on the grid by boost reliability and using less coal.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 18, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Off Topic:

I gotta give these guys a shout out, Sicilia Coffee good #coffee good price.

www.siciliacoffee.com.au
Sicilia Coffee | Freshly Roasted | Buy Online | Delivery Aus Wide
Best value for freshly roasted coffee Australia wide! Low-priced, high quality coffee from just $18.90/kg. Our beans are ethical sourced and roasted on demand in small batches to guarantee freshness. ...
www.siciliacoffee.com.au
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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About 90 firefighters have been battling a large blaze at Croydon Park that sent a large plume of smoke above the suburbs.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Firefighters stop big Adelaide blaze spreading to solar batteries
About 90 firefighters have been battling a large blaze at Croydon Park that sent a large plume of smoke above the suburbs and came close to batteries for home solar systems.
www.abc.net.au
January 18, 2026 at 10:55 PM