Renewables Investors Say Australia’s Grid Delays Hamper Outlays

Renewables Investors Say Australia’s Grid Delays Hamper Outlays

Australia’s slow rollout of transmission infrastructure is stalling renewable energy projects and putting the country’s net zero ambitions at risk, according to a survey of investors managing a collective A$38 billion ($25 billion) in renewable assets across the nation.

Transmission, planning delays spook renewables investors

According to Clean Energy Investor Group’s (CEIG) latest member survey, transmission delays and slow planning processes are the biggest issues holding back capital, closely followed by costly and slow grid connections and lengthy environmental assessments. Investors overwhelmingly (90%) viewed the re-election of the Federal Labor Government as a positive sign for the industry noting Australia was seen as just “somewhat attractive” for investment…

Solar Farms In Southern Australia Face Major Curtailments By 2027 - Data Intelligence

New large-scale solar farms in southeastern Australia could be forced to curtail up to two-thirds of their power generation by 2027 due to delays in energy transmission infrastructure projects, according to new analysis from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). From pv magazine Australia The AEMO has forecast that major solar farms in Victoria and South Australia could be forced to shut off 35% of their capacity by 2027 while several ma…

Solar farms in southern Australia face major curtailments by 2027

New large-scale solar farms in southeastern Australia could be forced to curtail up to two-thirds of their power generation by 2027 due to delays in energy transmission infrastructure projects, according to new analysis from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).From pv magazine Australia The AEMO has forecast that major solar farms in Victoria and South Australia could be forced to shut off 35% of their capacity by 2027 while several may…

AEMO forecasts increased solar curtailment in NEM

New large-scale solar farms in Australia’s southeast could be forced to curtail up to two thirds of their power generation by 2027 due to delays in energy transmission infrastructure projects, according to new analysis from the Australian Energy Market Operator.The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has forecast that major solar farms in Victoria and South Australia could be forced to shut off 35% of their capacity by 2027 while several ma…