Nadia Howland

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Associate Publisher at Energy Source & Distribution

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ACE Power seeks federal approval for four-hour battery

5 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Renewables developer ACE Power is seeking federal approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act for its proposed four-hour grid-connected battery, to be built next Snowy Hydro’s Tumut 3 Power Station. Related article: ACE Power gets approval for two battery projects in QldIf approved, the 450MW/1.8GWh Talbingo Battery would would be the first big battery to be built alongside the Snowy Hydro scheme in New South Wales.
Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

5 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

By Emma Lovell, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney and Jessica Allen, Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of NewcastleAccording to Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show “we are on track to reach our 2030 targets” under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions were “27% below 2005 levels”. That’s great news, right? Well, yes and no.
Jacana Energy inks solar PPA with Plenitude

5 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Territory energy retailer Jacana Energy has inked power purchase agreements with Plenitude to buy 45MW of electricity from solar farms at Katherine, Batchelor and Manton Dam. Jacana Energy CEO Rod Hayes said it was important to consider the system as a whole when bringing on new solar. Related article: Rio Tinto to build two solar farms in the Northern Territory“At Jacana Energy, we’re about leading smart energy solutions for the Territory,” he said.
Callide Unit C3 returns to service after major repair

5 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Unit C3 at the Queensland’s Callide C Power Station is again generating electricity after being returned to service over the weekend. The unit’s return follows repairs to damage from the clinker incident on 4 April 2025 and additional pre-emptive maintenance work that was required in the boiler, which was unrelated to the incident.
Australia's oldest wind farm to be decommissioned

6 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Pacific Blue’s Codrington Wind Farm in Victoria—one of the first to be commercially developed in Australia—is approaching the end of its technical life after more than 25 years. Pacific Blue says it is focused on delivering a “thorough, respectful, and industry-leading decommissioning” of Codrington Wind Farm, which includes exploring recycling options for as much of the site’s infrastructure as possible.
Data shows industrial emissions lower than COVID years

6 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

The federal government has released new data that shows its plan to lower climate pollution is delivering results, with industrial emissions now lower than during the pandemic. Australia’s emissions for the year to December 2024 are estimated to be 27% below 2005 levels, similar to the 2023 results—reflecting the balance in 2024 between some positive trends and some challenges.
Bell Bay Power Fuels tapped for Tas Green Hydrogen Hub

6 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Tasmanian Minister for Energy and Renewables Nick Duigan has announced Bell Bay Power Fuels as the provisional proponent for the Tasmanian Green Hydrogen Hub. Related article: Tasmania’s first green hydrogen facility launches in Hobart“The recent EOI process seeking project partners received five high-quality submissions, signalling a strong level of industry interest and confidence in establishing a hydrogen industry in Tasmania,” Minister Duigan said.
Viva Energy LNG terminal cleared for construction

6 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

The Victorian Government has given the go-ahead for Viva Energy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, subject to conditions. The project comprises an extension to Geelong refinery jetty, a permanently moored floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and a short 7km pipeline connecting it to the state’s gas main.
Transgrid's Marie Jordan announces retirement

6 days ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Transgrid executive general manager of network Marie Jordan has announced her retirement, capping off an extraordinary international career at the forefront of electricity reliability and innovation over four decades. Jordan has played a pivotal role in accelerating Australia’s renewable energy transition and the nation’s journey to net zero. She has also been a driving force behind the safety and reliability of the 13,000km high-voltage transmission network across NSW and the ACT.
Green hydrogen certification standards under scrutiny

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

In a first-of-a-kind study, Monash University engineers have looked at how well Australia’s main electricity market supports truly green hydrogen. The researchers used life cycle assessment (LCA) to examine how the three key principles, that underpin many international hydrogen certification schemes, hold up within Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM).