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Authorised by J. Trad, CEC, Melbourne

Australia is at a deeply serious crunch point for our electricity system. Three big coal stations (Yallourn, Eraring and...
14/10/2026

Australia is at a deeply serious crunch point for our electricity system. Three big coal stations (Yallourn, Eraring and Gladstone) are due to close within three years. They’re past their use-by date and unreliable.

The renewables needed to replace them are being built right now, but only if the coal closure dates are real. Every last-minute extension to a coal-fired power station puts investment at risk and delays wind and solar farms getting built.

That’s why we’re proposing that the Safeguard Mechanism is extended to electricity to ensure coal-fired power stations close when they say they will. If a coal power station says it will close in 2032, the market needs certainty that it will happen.

Australia is again entering a period of enormous growth in electricity demand. Renewables can meet this demand if we get the investment signals right.

Read our submission on the Safeguard Mechanism review https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/submission-safeguard-mechanism-review

Read the opinion piece: https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/op-ed-if-coal-won%E2%80%99t-quit,-it-should-pay

Construction is underway on a major new wind farm in South Australia! ⚡Our member Neoen’s 346 MW Goyder North Wind Farm ...
08/10/2026

Construction is underway on a major new wind farm in South Australia! ⚡

Our member Neoen’s 346 MW Goyder North Wind Farm is expected to increase the state’s wind generation by around 10 per cent, marking another milestone for the Goyder Renewables Zone.

Once completed, the zone will generate approximately 2.5 TWh of clean energy each year, enough to power more than 500,000 homes and support South Australia’s progress towards 100 per cent net renewables.

Congratulations to Neoen on this milestone as Goyder North gets underway and harnesses Australian wind to help meet our growing energy needs.

Read more https://reneweconomy.com.au/construction-begins-on-wind-farm-and-big-battery-to-power-huge-mine-and-push-state-closer-to-100-pct-renewables/

Renewable energy generated more of Australia’s electricity than fossil fuels in September.It’s great news for electricit...
08/10/2026

Renewable energy generated more of Australia’s electricity than fossil fuels in September.

It’s great news for electricity bills because renewables continue to deliver cheaper wholesale electricity costs. In September, the average wholesale price for renewable energy was 45% lower than for fossil fuels:

✅ Renewable energy: $37.19 / MWh
❌ Fossil fuels: $68.24 / MWh

Explore the data for yourself at https://explore.openelectricity.org.au/energy/au/?range=1y&interval=1M&view=discrete-time&group=Renewables%2FFossils

Two major renewable energy projects have secured the investment needed to move ahead! Congratulations to our member Atmo...
07/10/2026

Two major renewable energy projects have secured the investment needed to move ahead!

Congratulations to our member Atmos Renewables on progressing Australia’s biggest wind farm in more than two years, the Parron Maam Marang Wind Farm in Western Australia, alongside the Teebar Battery Energy Storage System in Queensland.

Supported by the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme, these projects will help meet growing electricity demand with new renewable generation and storage.

A strong milestone for new renewable energy and storage projects moving into construction. 👏

Major construction has started on Project Marinus, a new undersea and underground electricity connection linking Tasmani...
06/10/2026

Major construction has started on Project Marinus, a new undersea and underground electricity connection linking Tasmania and Victoria. ⚡

Project Marinus will carry renewable energy between the two states, including Tasmania’s hydropower and Victoria’s wind and solar generation, when it’s needed.

The project will support around 2,400 construction jobs across Tasmania and Victoria and provide enough electricity to power around 750,000 homes.

It will boost reliability and resilience, making renewable energy available to more households as ageing coal-fired power stations retire.

Farmers, factories, warehouses and community organisations: here’s your sign to take control of your energy bills 🌞 From...
01/10/2026

Farmers, factories, warehouses and community organisations: here’s your sign to take control of your energy bills 🌞

From October 1, the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme covers solar systems up to 1MW, up from 100kW. That can save you around 20% on the upfront cost of a solar system that meets your needs.

If you run a big power bill, you're no longer limited to a system sized to stay under the old cap. You can size it to your roof and your load.

Cheaper power for these businesses helps keep costs down for everyone, including renters and apartment dwellers who can't install solar themselves.

We called for this in our Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap. Great to see it delivered.

Find out more https://cer.gov.au/schemes/renewable-energy-target/small-scale-renewable-energy-scheme/small-scale-renewable-energy-systems

View our response to the announcement in August https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/clean-energy-council-welcomes-game-changing-commercial-and-industrial-solar-incentive

The Kondinin Wind Farm has secured the investment needed to progress its first stage in Western Australia!The 130 MW fir...
01/10/2026

The Kondinin Wind Farm has secured the investment needed to progress its first stage in Western Australia!

The 130 MW first stage is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to power up to 70,000 Western Australian homes, supporting the state’s electricity supply as coal generation retires.

Congratulations to our member Foresight Group on reaching financial close and taking full ownership of the project.

30/09/2026

“Here in Australia we can take control of our own power using Australian sun, powering Australian homes for Australian families.”

That’s our CEO Jackie Trad on how Australians are embracing renewable energy, helping to shield themselves against global instability and inflation.

☀️ Our latest Rooftop solar and storage report shows the scale of this growth, with a record 1.89 GW of rooftop solar and more than 276,000 home batteries installed in the first half of 2026.

Explore the findings in our Rooftop solar and storage report 👉https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/rooftop-solar-storage-report-january-june-2026

Australian households installed a record amount of rooftop solar and home batteries in the first half of 2026 🎉Our new R...
29/09/2026

Australian households installed a record amount of rooftop solar and home batteries in the first half of 2026 🎉

Our new Rooftop solar and storage report, January to June 2026, shows that:

☀️ A record-breaking 1.89 GW of rooftop solar was installed in the first half of 2026, 30 per cent more than the preceding six months, as households flock to cheap, reliable solar energy.

🔋 More than 276,000 home batteries were installed, 52 per cent more than in the previous six months, as Australians seek to store solar power on the back of the government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

We are in a household solar boom, driven by demand from everyday Australians.

More than 4.5 million Australian homes and small businesses have a rooftop solar system and more than 700,000 have a battery installed, while electric vehicle sales have also accelerated.

We now have more rooftop solar capacity in Australia than the capacity of all our remaining coal-fired power stations combined.

The historic growth in household renewables is a win for both consumers and the country - delivering value and reliability for Australians and greater security for our nation's energy supply.

Find out more in our Rooftop solar and storage report – January to June 2026 👉 https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/rooftop-solar-storage-report-january-june-2026

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