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Australian solar PV power plants see curtailment above 25% in 2024

July 11, 2025
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has revealed that several utility-scale solar PV power plants experienced curtailment of above 25% in the National Electricity Market (NEM) in 2024.
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US DOE claims ‘green agenda’ risks ‘100 times’ more blackouts – industry disagrees

July 10, 2025
A report published by the US Department of Energy (DOE) this week claims that the previous government’s support for renewable energy could cause blackouts to “increase by 100 times” by 2030.
Acciona Energia secures financing on 480MW Australian PV plant
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NEM data spotlight: Rooftop solar prices spike to AU$225.57/MWh in Australia

July 8, 2025
In the latest NEM data spotlight, solar generation in Australia reached its yearly lowest month, while rooftop solar prices spiked to AU$225.57/MWh.
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AGL Energy acquires Tesla’s South Australia Virtual Power Plant

July 4, 2025
Australian retailer AGL Energy has confirmed its acquisition of South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant (SAVPP) from Tesla.
The Mendubim solar plant in Brazil.

Brazil forecast to hit 8% curtailment by 2035 amid renewable energy transition

July 3, 2025
Renewable energy curtailment in Brazil is set to reach 8% across the country, and be as high as 11% in the north-east, by 2035.
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Solar and wind set new generation record in Australia’s NEM

June 25, 2025
Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) achieved a new record high for solar PV and wind generation at 12,463MW.
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Australia’s New South Wales government earmarks AU$2.1 billion for transmission infrastructure

June 25, 2025
The New South Wales government has earmarked AU$2.1 billion (US$1.36 billion) for transmission infrastructure to connect its Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) and support utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects.
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Construction begins on Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zone

June 20, 2025
The Energy Corporation of New South Wales (EnergyCo) has confirmed that construction on Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has started.
A hybrid solar-hydro project in Turkey.

Hybrid solar could sidestep Turkish grid constraints, add 8GW of capacity

June 19, 2025
The addition of solar panels to existing wind and hydroelectric plants in Turkey could add 8GW of new capacity to the country’s energy mix.
The Spain-France interconnector signing ceremony.

EIB invests €1.6 billion into 2.2GW Spain-France interconnector

June 17, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest €1.6 billion to support the construction of the Bay of Biscay interconnector.

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