Across the NSW landscape the pipeline for renewable projects continues to surge, solar and wind projects rising above 40 GW of projects in planning. Twelve projects have been approved over the past six months in NSW, including a total 1500MW wind and 1790MW battery storage. Included in the total 675
The recent draft Energy Policy Framework for planning assessments of renewables projects has caused a major stir in industry and government circles alike. Arguably largely at odds with acceleration plans for the state’s energy transition, some of the most impactful changes include: There is an opportunity to provide feedback by
We have seen many swings between the States and the Federal Governments in energy policy over the last 30 years. It is now the turn of the Feds to lead! The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), drawing heavily on the NSW Long Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) framework, is now effectively
Listen to the latest Energy Insiders podcast from RenewEconomy with Stride’s Director Luke Osborne, where he discusses large agri-solar developments like Blind Creek Solar Farm, social licence and meaningful community engagement, transmission, flexible industry response to a changing energy market, living on a sixth-generation farm that hosts wind power plus
Stride Renewables is very proud that the Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery, a 300MW solar array coupled with a 300MW battery has been approved by NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The Stride team provided development services including design, oversight of planning approvals and community engagement support for this
As we head to the NSW State Government polls on 25 March, the NSW Government and Labor opposition are making strong announcements in favour of renewables. Stride will continue to share relevant insights in the lead up and following the election.
Pressure is mounting to approve and build new projects with AEMO’s recently updated Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report warning of electricity shortage risks from 2027 (NSW to bear the brunt), with looming closures of several coal-fired power stations and delays in new infrastructure coming online.
The first tender round closed on 10 February, with financial bids from 16 shortlisted projects (a total of 4.3 GW generation and storage). Announcements are expected by April 2023. The next round of tenders is expected Q2 2023 (April-June), and will also include firming and Access Rights (for Central-West Orana
Development Assessment fee discounts, a new biodiversity offset system and transport requirements may interest renewable energy developers. Discounts for Development Assessment (DA) fees in REZs: there will be 30% discount on DA fees for all renewable energy and storage projects in the REZs, following a recent MOU signed between EnergyCo NSW
The concept of a ‘black spot’ program is well-established, used to identify and mitigate trouble spots and improve outcomes in road safety, mobile coverage and many other fields. The idea is that by using local expertise to identify and assess priority projects, relatively minor works can lead to major benefits,
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