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Australian state renewable energy transitions
Overview
Australian states are navigating different trajectories regarding renewable energy targets and infrastructure development.
In South Australia, Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis indicated that the state might delay its goal of reaching 100 per cent net renewables by the end of 2027, suggesting a one or two-year postponement would not significantly impact the energy agenda. Despite this potential delay, construction has begun on the Goyder North wind project and battery, alongside progress on the Palmer wind project.
Conversely, Western Australia has significantly increased its renewable energy target for the South West Interconnected System, raising it from 40% to 75% by 2030-2031. This policy is intended to support the phase-out of state-owned coal-fired power stations. To assist this transition, the state is introducing the Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program to provide low-interest loans for manufacturers. While the Parron Maam Marang wind farm has commenced construction, plans have also been revealed for the Keralup Energy Hub, a large gas-fired power station intended to maintain grid reliability during the shift.
Entities
Western Australian Government · Tom Koutsantonis · Vestas · Atmos Renewables · Western Australia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Western Australia's renewable energy target for the SWIS has been increased from 40% to 75% by 2030-2031. www.energymag.gr · www.pv-magazine-australia.com · esdnews.com.au · www.greenpeace.org.au · www.perthnow.com.au · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The state plans to retire all state-owned coal-fired power stations by 2030. www.energymag.gr · www.pv-magazine-australia.com · esdnews.com.au · www.greenpeace.org.au · www.perthnow.com.au · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program provides low-interest loans up to $15 million for manufacturers. www.energymag.gr · www.pv-magazine-australia.com · www.pv-magazine.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Without the energy plan, industrial electricity prices could rise by 89% by 2032. esdnews.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Construction has begun on the 470 MW Parron Maam Marang wind farm. kenya-today.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Parron Maam Marang wind farm is expected to be operational by late 2028. kenya-today.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] APA plans to build the 870-megawatt Keralup Energy Hub gas-fired power station. www.smh.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Western Australia intends to be the first state to legalise plug-in solar and battery systems. reneweconomy.com.au
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesWestern Australia doubles renewable energy target to 75%
Western Australia has increased its renewable energy target for the SWIS to 75% by 2030-2031, supported by new manufacturing loans and the start of construction on the 470 MW Parron Maam Marang wind farm.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSouth Australia may delay 100 per cent renewable target
South Australia's energy minister suggests the state's 100 per cent net renewable target may be delayed by a year or two beyond 2027, despite ongoing wind and battery project developments.
Sources
energymag.gr · esdnews.com.au · greenpeace.org.au · kenya-today.com · perthnow.com.au · pv-magazine-australia.com · pv-magazine.com · reneweconomy.com.au · smh.com.au