Exclusive PoliticsVictoriaRenewables More than $9 billion in renewable energy projects fast-tracked in two years Kieran Rooney February 7, 2026 — 7:00pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share A A A Victoria has fast-tracked more than $9 billion worth of renewable projects in under two years, using sweeping powers available to the planning minister to bypass objections and speed up approvals. But the state’s energy infrastructure planning agency, VicGrid, has paused consultation on renewable energy zones in fire-affected communities. TagEnergy’s Golden Plains wind farm near Geelong in Victoria. Eamon Gallagher Government data shows Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny, using powers under the Development Facilitation Program, has sped up approvals for 25 renewable projects worth more than $9 billion since 2024. When completed, these will generate power for more than 735,000 homes a year, while battery storage projects in the pipeline could deliver enough power to supply 2 million households during the evening peak. Advertisement The program is a COVID-era scheme that was extended in 2024 to deliver the government’s...

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A newly operational compressed air energy storage facility in Jiangsu province, China, represents the world’s largest of its kind. The Guoxin Suyan Huai’an Salt Cavern Compressed Air Energy Storage Power Generation Project has an installed power generation capacity of 600 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 2.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh), enabling four hours of energy

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Nova Scotia has reached a preliminary agreement with New Brunswick Power to acquire a portion of the power generated from a planned natural gas power plant. The billion-dollar facility, located in Tantramar, New Brunswick, is scheduled to begin operations in 2028, with a capacity to produce 500 megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 400,000

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The Independent Electricity System Operator recently concluded its November auction, resulting in a capacity reduction of less than 100 megawatts. This outcome represents the first application of the Performance Adjustment Factor across both summer and winter seasons. The Performance Adjustment Factor was introduced to evaluate generator performance. Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners is among the entities

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) anticipates the development of interconnection reliability standards and is exploring alternative protocols to facilitate phased connections for large customers. These measures are designed to manage substantial power demands anticipated within MISO regions, coinciding with the deployment of new capacity. The organization is considering standards that will ensure reliability and

Octopus Energy is cementing its reputation as one of the most active investors in Australia’s renewable energy sector through two additional new development projects including the largest planned battery project in the nation. Accelerating its plan to directly replace retiring coal fired power plants with a reliable and strategic portfolio of renewable energy sources, Octopus Australia has acquired the Hanworth battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales (NSW), as well as the Dunmore solar farm and battery project in Queensland. At full scale, the 1.2 GW/4.8 GWh Hanworth BESS, located near Bannaby, west of Bowral in NSW, will be capable of storing and delivering enough electricity to power more than half a million homes during the evening peak, when demand is highest and solar generation drops off. The solar-battery development at Dunmore in Queensland will act like a hybrid engine, combining a 300 MW solar farm with a 150 MW/300 MWh battery system, soaking up surplus energy generated through the day and releasing it in the evening, when demand surges. With around 75% of Australia’s coal-fired power stations due to retire within the next nine years, the task of delivering large scale replacement supply has become a national...

A recent assessment by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) indicates that escalating electricity demand is outpacing the current power supply, prompting a call for policymakers to prioritize grid stability. The 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment details a widening gap between energy needs and the existing power infrastructure. Energy policy experts and grid regulators have

After a public presentation and a closed session for negotiations, the council authorized the mayor to approve a land lease and solar easement with 1 Energy Renewables for Parcel 22-SC-513; developers estimate a 5–6 MW project and annual utility aid to the city.

Partnership targets sovereign clean energy development on Indian lands DAVIS, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Wind Harvest International, Inc., a renewable energy technolog...

Article sourced from New South Wales Climate and Energy Action More Australian households are becoming active participants in the renewable energy transition to reduce emissions while improving comfort and cost certainty, installing rooftop solar, battery storage and electrified appliances. Two Australian couples based in New South Wales share their household energy transition story, highlighting how renewable energy is being integrated into everyday living, and how both detached homes and apartments are reducing reliance on fossil fuels and traditional electricity. Apartment Living: Meet Sophie and Jason Sydney apartment owners, Sophie and Jason, focused on reducing energy demand while preparing their apartment for renewable electricity integration. Living in a three-storey building in the inner-west of Sydney, the pair faced challenges including heat gain, traffic noise and reliance on gas appliances. Their upgrades prioritised improving building performance to maximise the effectiveness of renewable electricity. Ceiling fans, reverse-cycle air conditioning and honeycomb blinds were installed to improve cooling efficiency and reduce energy demand. To further improve thermal performance, they installed double glazing using uPVC (Unplasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride) windows on the noisiest side of the apartment and magnetite secondary glazing on other windows. Air leakage was also reduced through weather sealing around entry doors,...

New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Rising Energy Prices Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency in New Jersey due to escalating energy prices and has directed state agencies to implement reforms aimed at stabilizing the situation. Executive Order No. 1 establishes “Residential Universal Bill Credits” to provide temporary

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched the Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Self-Supply Policy in Abu Dhabi, enabling customers to improve daytime electricity efficiency and increase reliance on clean and renewable energy sources through the adoption of smart and flexible energy-consumption solutions. The launch of the policy forms part of Abu Dhabi’s efforts, led by the Department, to deliver a significant transformation in energy generation and consumption in line with the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Energy and Water Efficiency Strategy 2030. It also aims to raise public awareness of the importance of responsible electricity consumption, while supporting the national transition towards increased reliance on clean and renewable energy sources, particularly in vital sectors that depend heavily on electricity for their daily operations. In parallel with the rollout of the policy, the Department of Energy will also launch a guidance manual on high-efficiency appliances to help rationalise and enhance energy consumption across all sectors. The manual provides a practical, user-focused framework to support households, businesses, and institutions in selecting, purchasing, and operating energy-efficient appliances and systems based on performance data and life-cycle cost considerations. Covering key end-uses such as cooling, water heating, lighting, electrical equipment, motors, pumps,...

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U.S. power plants in the PJM region have received permission from the Energy Department to operate at maximum capacity due to continued freezing temperatures. The extension of these emergency orders follows concerns about elevated power demand, inflation, the need for grid modernization, extreme weather, and fluctuating fuel prices, all contributing to record-high residential power costs.