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Ten questions about the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism that could reshape Australia’s renewable energy future
The draft report from the NEM Wholesale Market Setting Review proposes a bold new mechanism—the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM)—to address the investment challenges facing Aust ...
Pumped hydro: current projects in development across Australia
Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage projects have been announced, and are in the early stages of planning and procurement. ...
Electricity Services Entry Mechanism to accelerate post-2030 generation through a centralised PPA market
In order to accelerate much-needed new electricity generation and storage, the National Electricity Market should jettison the current Commonwealth generation underwriting scheme and instead move to a ...
EPBC Act reforms—progress in the Government's first 100 days
The reforms to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (the EPBC Act) have been the subject of significant industry consultation in recent weeks. As the reform ...
Queensland planning reforms—what's new for wind and solar projects
Recently commenced changes to the planning regime in Queensland will bring social benefits to communities in which wind and large-scale solar projects are constructed, in terms of infrastructure and o ...
Federal court ruling reinforces strict notice requirements under PPAs
In this Insight, we summarise the decision and outline what you need to know to avoid PPA pitfalls and uncommercial outcomes. ...
Queensland's new community benefit system: major implications for wind and solar farms
The Queensland Government recently released a package of materials to support its new community benefit system. The system will apply to wind farms and large-scale solar farms, with the aim of ensuring that local communities share in the economic and social benefits of renewable energy developments ...
A critical time: what's on the horizon for environmental reform and climate policy?
In the wake of the election, this is a critical time for federal environment and climate change laws, which were key areas of reform during Labor's last term but faced significant political opposition ...
Energy transition panel: the implications of US policy changes on Australia
Partner and Head of Energy Kate Axup participated in a panel discussion at The Australian Financial Review Business Summit in March, joining industry leaders to explore the topic 'Energy Transition: t ...
How to mitigate construction risks and avoid disputes in pumped hydro projects
The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...