Updates
News and announcements on the renewable energy market, government policy and planning, funding, community engagement, social licence and transmission.
Milestone to pave way for Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone
Congratulations to Energy Minister Penny Sharpe and EnergyCo on the recent signing for the Deed of Intention with ACEREZ as Network Operator for the first Renewable Energy Zone
NSW project pipeline continues to grow
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
Net zero climate targets legislated in NSW
Congratulations to Minister Penny Sharpe and the NSW Government in legislating greenhouse gas emissions targets in NSW – 50% by 2030, 70% by 2035 and
Draft NSW planning guidelines causing concern for investors
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
More national support for renewable energy generation with expanded CIS
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
Green light for NSW capacity projects to address Eraring closure
Three battery storage projects and three Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) have been announced winners in the Federal-backed NSW Firming Tender. Observations: The results suggest the
We are hiring! Renewable Energy Analyst
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Congratulations to Labor on NSW win
NSW has a new Labor government, with Chris Minns, Labor leader, and his party winning in a decisive victory this weekend. In summary, it was
NSW election promises for renewables are welcome
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
AEMO forecasted electricity shortages by 2027 could help accelerate renewables transition
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
Capacity Investment Scheme: support for firming infrastructure (no gas)
Good news for battery storage and pumped hydro projects: in December 2022 the Albanese Government announced a Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) for dispatchable generation (excluding coal
NSW: current and future tenders for generation and storage Long Term Energy Service Agreements and Access Rights
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
Important changes to NSW planning
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
Consultation on proposed NSW Hunter coast offshore wind zone
Following the Federal Government’s declaration of Gippsland as the first offshore wind zone in Australia, they are now inviting feedback on the Hunter Region as
New manufacturing funding opportunities support renewable development
The NSW Government is dedicating $550 million in funding to the Renewables Manufacturing Fund and Low Carbon Product Manufacturing Fund to support renewable energy and low carbon
Consultation on Safeguard Mechanism reform
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is consulting on options to reform the Safeguard Mechanism to help industry reduce emissions in line with
Offshore wind applications open for Gippsland in Victoria
Applications for offshore wind feasibility licences are now open for Gippsland in Victoria – the first area the Federal Government has declared for offshore wind
NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) declarations
A declaration is the first step in formalising access schemes and network solutions for a REZ. Refer to EnergyCo NSW’s website for more information.
Welcome to Felicity Stening!
Stride Renewables is excited to welcome Felicity Stening as our Managing Consultant. With more than 25 years as a senior executive in the energy sector,