42 Percent of Victoria’s Energy Grid Now Using Renewables: Government

42 Percent of Victoria’s Energy Grid Now Using Renewables: Government

Victoria has achieved 42 percent renewable energy in the last financial year, according to the state government. The government is confident it will easily achieve its legislated renewable energy target of 40 percent by the end of 2025. “Victoria has met every renewable energy target it has set to date and is well on the way to meeting the next ones of 65 percent renewable energy generation by 2030 and 95 percent by 2035,” the government said on…

Rooftop solar supplies 11% of Victoria’s grid - Ecogeneration

Image: ugis/stock.adobe.comVictoria’s appetite for rooftop solar is reshaping the state’s energy mix, with panels now producing almost 11 per cent of total electricity demand. Rooftop solar is making a record contribution in Victoria, underscoring the technology’s central role in the state’s energy transition. Figures have been released in Victoria’s annual renewable generation update, which confirm that renewables supplied more than 42 per cent…

Victoria set to exceed renewable energy targets while delivering lower prices

Fast-tracked projects are helping to meet Victoria’s clean energy targets. Photo: Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. The Victorian Government has announced that the state is on track to meet its renewable energy targets, with new levels of renewable energy generation. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio announced that cheap renewable energy made up more than 42 per cent of the state’s electricity supply…

Victoria plans six REZs to deliver clean energy transition

Six new renewable energy zones that could deliver up to 35.2 GW of new solar, wind and storage developments by 2040 form the backbone of the Victorian government’s long-term plan to increase the state’s renewable energy generation as coal-fired power stations close.Victorian government agency VicGrid has released a long-term plan identifying six proposed renewable energy zones (REZs) and the new transmission infrastructure needed to meet the sta…

Australian National Review - Victoria Reaches 42 Percent Renewable Energy

A view of Wonthaggi Wind Farm to the south-east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, on July 7, 2015. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Victoria has achieved 42 percent renewable energy in the last financial year, according to the state government. The government is confident it will easily achieve its legislated renewable energy target of 40 percent by the end of 2025. Source link The post Victoria Reaches 42 Percent Renewable Energy appeared first on…