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Engie begins construction on 250 MW solar farm in Victoria, Australia

Engie has commenced construction on the 250 MW Goorambat East solar farm in Victoria, Australia, marking its first solar project in the state since closing its Hazelwood coal-fired power generator in 2017. Expected to be operational by 2027, the Goorambat East solar farm will become one of Victoria’s largest, with the capacity to power the rural cities of Benalla and Wangaratta twice over. Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, confirmed the project’s start…

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Australia’s largest wind farm begins supplying power to Victoria’s grid

The 1.3GW Golden Plains wind farm, located in Rokewood, Victoria, has begun supplying renewable energy to the state’s electricity grid.  As the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere, it will generate 4,000 GWh annually, covering 9% of Victoria’s energy needs and powering 765,000 homes when fully operational. The project includes a 300MW battery to store surplus energy, ensuring reliable supply during peak demand. The wind farm’s construction created 700 jobs, with 70 permanent roles…

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Australia provisionally approves Spinifex offshore wind project in Victoria

Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has granted provisional approval for a feasibility licence for the 1.2 GW Spinifex offshore wind project, located in the Southern Ocean near Victoria’s coast. The project, led by Alinta Energy and Parkwind (a subsidiary of JERA Nex), has now entered the next phase of the feasibility licensing process. This phase will include extensive consultations with stakeholders, including First Nations groups, and comprehensive environmental studies to evaluate…

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OX2 sells 119 MW solar farm in Victoria

OX2 has agreed to divest a 119 MW alternating current (MWac) solar farm in Victoria, Australia, to an undisclosed buyer. As part of the agreement, OX2 will oversee the construction process on behalf of the new owner and will also manage the technical and commercial aspects of the project under a five-year management contract. The solar farm is expected to be operational by 2027 and will generate 242 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity annually, enough…

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Victoria’s new decarbonisation plan targets 8.5 GW energy storage by 2035

The government of Victoria, Australia, has unveiled a new decarbonisation plan aiming to boost energy storage capacity to 8.5 GW by 2035, up from the current 537 MW. This initiative is part of the state’s “Cheaper, Cleaner, Renewable: Our Plan for Victoria’s Electricity Future” roadmap, which seeks to increase renewable energy to 65% by 2030 and 95% by 2035. Currently, renewables account for around 38% of Victoria’s power. The plan predicts a 50% rise in…

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Engie secures financing for 250 MW solar project in Victoria, Australia

Engie has finalized financing for a 250 MW solar power plant at Goorambat East in Victoria, Australia. The project, initially approved in 2019 and acquired by Engie in 2023, will power approximately 105,000 homes when it begins operations in 2026. Located near Goorambat and Benalla, the project will create around 250 local jobs during construction. Engie has partnered with Bouygues Construction Australia and Equans Solar & Storage for the project’s development. The company also committed…

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SEC to build publicly owned renewable energy park in Horsham, Australia

The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects.  The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in two phases. Phase one involves installing over…

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BlueFloat gains major project status for 2.1GW offshore wind in Australia

Spain-based BlueFloat Energy has achieved major project status from the Australian government for its 2.1GW Gippsland Dawn offshore wind project, located off Victoria’s coast.  This status provides access to support from the Major Projects Facilitation Agency, marking a significant milestone for one of Australia’s largest offshore wind initiatives. Scheduled to begin construction in 2029 with a $10 billion investment, Gippsland Dawn aims to be operational by 2031, with up to 140 turbines positioned 10 to…

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Swedish firm OX2 buys 1GW onshore wind project in Australia

Renewable energy developer OX2 has acquired its first onshore wind project in Western Australia, with a planned capacity of 1GW. Located north of Perth, the project is in the early development stages and will include a 100MW battery energy storage system. The acquisition involves collaboration with 20 landowners, and the original developers will continue to oversee the approval process alongside OX2. This acquisition is part of OX2’s strategy to expand its renewable energy portfolio in…

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RES, Aula Energy partner to develop 612 MW wind farm in Australia

RES and Aula Energy, backed by Macquarie Asset Management, have joined forces to develop the 612 MW Argoon wind farm in New South Wales, located within the South-West Renewable Energy Zone. Situated near Jerilderie and Coleambally, the project will generate enough clean energy to power 430,000 homes annually. This collaboration follows the success of the Murra Warra wind farms in Victoria, completed in 2022, and reflects the companies’ expertise in large-scale wind energy projects. The…