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A WA solar farm and battery energy storage system will power BHP's iron ore port facilities. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

MiningCommentsGovernment bank floats $126b Pilbara clean energy spend

A report commissioned by the federal government’s green bank has argued that $126 billion should be spent over the next 25 years on shared renewable energy infrastructure in WA’s iron ore heartland.

Adrian Rauso

Perth-based Alinta was purchased by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, backed by the wealthy Cheng family, in 2017.

EnergyCommentsPremiumBig energy company accused of $66m rip off

Regulators have slammed the State’s biggest privately-owned power generator after the company allegedly overcharged $66 million through anti-competitive behaviour.

Matt Mckenzie

John Wootton was rejected for an interest-free loan from the State Government’s nominated lender for the solar battery rebate scheme.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWA’s battery scheme lender pulls plug on pensioners

Some WA seniors hoping to access the Cook Government’s new solar battery rebate scheme have been locked out of the offer after being rejected for interest-free loans by the Government’s nominated lender.

Nick Bruining

John Wootton was rejected for an interest-free loan from the State Government’s nominated lender for the solar battery rebate scheme.

Your MoneyCommentsState’s battery scheme lender pulls plug on part-pensioners

Warnbro resident John Wootton was delighted when the State Government announced the solar battery rebate scheme. That euphoria soon faded when his loan application was rejected without explanation.

Nick Bruining

Collie shire president Ian Miffling.

Renewable PremiumCollie council overruled as Hesperia battery gets go ahead

Major Perth property developer Hesperia’s plans to build a $500 million battery and solar farm in Collie has squeezed through approvals despite the Collie community — and council — opposing the plan. 

Craig Duncan

The draft policy would provide rules for developers to comply with if constructing new projects in Albany.

RENEWABLESPremiumAlbany renewable energy “insurance” policy out for comment

A draft policy governing future renewable energy projects in Albany is out for comment, with one councillor dubbing it an “insurance” policy to ensure the community is not steamrolled by the renewables wave

Melissa Sheil

The Resources Technology Showcase event has been held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre in Perth. Pictured is Sam Bartholomaeus (Woodside) at the event

EnergyPremiumRTS: Hydrogen still afloat as WA powers world to net zero

Western Australia’s biggest energy company remains optimistic about hydrogen even after a rough year for the green fuel.

Matt Mckenzie

The Posco plant would be built near the port of Port Hedland.

Green SteelPremiumRegulatory win for POSCO’s Port Hedland green steel pitch

WA’s environmental adjudicator has recommended that a lower-carbon steel plant set to be built by South Korea’s Posco in Port Hedland be approved, marking a step forward for the State’s green metal ambitions. 

Simone Grogan

Meg O'Neill.

EnergyPremiumWoodside ditched Rottnest for Rockingham in hydrogen quest

Woodside had previously mulled building a hydrogen refuelling depot at Rottnest before committing to a site in Rockingham, according to filings that also reveal plans for an ambiguous ‘H2Pilbara’ opportunity.

Simone Grogan

The Country Local Government’s Renewable Alliance has responded to the WA Government’s Draft Guideline on Community Benefits for Renewable Energy Projects.

RENEWABLE BENEFITPremiumShire’s urge for renewable benefit guideline to be mandatory

The head of a regional shire set to face a tidal wave of renewable projects said that though he is “extremely grateful” for the government’s draft community benefit guideline, concerns remain.

Hannah Whitehead

Muja power station.

EnergyPremiumEnergyQuest adds fuel to the fire of coal power debate

The State Government’s ambitious plan to switch off coal power is facing fresh doubts after top energy analysts warned the fuel may need to stay in WA beyond 2030.

Matt Mckenzie

AMEC chief executive officer Warren Pearce.

MiningCommentsNo winners in industry battle over land: AMEC

Australia is known as the great southern land, but an escalating fight for space has industry leaders calling for the Federal Government to intervene to ensure mining and renewable energy projects can co-exist.

Jessica Page

Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Bright Energy Investments General Manager Tom Frood at the Warradarge wind farm. Credit: State Government

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Sanderson in the hot seat for WA’s green power transition

Three key tests loom for Amber-Jade Sanderson after she jumped in the hot seat as Minister of Energy and Decarbonisation earlier this year.

Matt Mckenzie

Corinthian Energy Resources reckons it has a solution to help ease surging waste levels.

Renewable EnergyCommentsPremiumPerth group eyes $18.5m raise for waste-to-energy project

The privately-owned group has appointed PKF’s Perth corporate finance team to raise $US12m to launch an integrated waste processing and renewable baseload energy project in the Philippines.

Sean Smith

Around the world, project withdrawals have accelerated as developers struggle to secure customers willing to pay a premium for the fuel.

EnergyCommentsPremiumThe $225b green hydrogen bubble that BP helped burst

Australia’s long-held ambitions to tap its abundant renewable resources and vast uninhabited landmass to become a global green hydrogen leader is fast unravelling.

Keira Wright, Sing Yee Ong, William Mathis and Will Wade

Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Bright Energy Investments General Manager Tom Frood.

EnergyCommentsPremiumState ‘doing everything’ to ditch coal within five years

The State Government is doing “everything it can” to meet its target to shut down coal by 2030, Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said as construction of a major wind farm project kicks off.

Matt Mckenzie

Former Woodside chief Peter Coleman is backing the Ethica bid.

EnergyPremiumNew life for Infinite as Coleman bid green-lit

Peter Coleman’s bid to rescue hydrogen hopeful Infinite Green Energy has been endorsed by creditors and the former Woodside boss is set to return as chair.

Matt Mckenzie

The Australian Renewable Energy Hub will be partly powered by wind turbines.

Renewable EnergyCommentsPremiumTaxpayer-funded hydrogen hub still a go despite BP exit

Construction of a green hydrogen precinct in the Pilbara using $140 million of taxpayer cash is still moving forward despite BP exiting a key project the initiative could support.

Adrian Rauso & Matt Mckenzie

The Andrew Forrest-controlled miner on Thursday revealed it would dump green hydrogen projects in Australia and the US.

EnergyCommentsFMG agrees to repay hydrogen grant

Fortescue has agreed to pay back taxpayer funds that were poured into a nixed green hydrogen project “where required”, following pressure from the Albanese Government. 

Daniel Newell

Rio Tinto built a solar farm at the Gudai-Darri mine site in the Pilbara.

EnergyCommentsPremiumBP walks away from $55b Pilbara hydrogen hub

Plans to build the massive Australian Renewable Energy Hub in the Pilbara have taken a blow as petroleum giant BP exits the green hydrogen project.

Matt Mckenzie

Former Woodside chief Peter Coleman is backing the Ethica bid.

Administration and liquidationPremiumEx-energy boss Peter Coleman in rescue bid for hydrogen play

A $7m proposal to buy collapsed hydrogen hopeful Infinite Green Energy out of administration has finally emerged, backed by former Woodside boss Peter Coleman.

Matt Mckenzie

Onshore wind and battery projects remain the most popular renewable energy investment opportunities. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

renewable energyPremiumRenewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Hesperia co-founder Ben Lisle.

EnergyCommentsPremiumHesperia planning $500m move into green energy

Major Perth property developer Hesperia is joining the green energy wave after lodging plans to build a $500 million battery and solar farm in Collie.

Matt Mckenzie

Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson.

EnergyCommentsMoney to burn: Cost to prop up Synergy coal plants revealed

Synergy will tip almost $280 million into propping up struggling coal power stations, as Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson hits back at warnings the State faces an electricity shortage.

Matt Mckenzie