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China To Cut Export Tax Rebates For Key Solar And Battery Products
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises SEC on acquisition and development of 205 MW Delburn Wind Farm in Gippsland
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised the SEC Victoria (SEC), on the acquisition and development of the Delburn Wind Farm (205 MW capacity) just south of the Latrobe Valley in Gippsland (the Project). SEC acquired 100% of the Delburn Wind Farm. The transaction is market-leading, with SEC to deliver Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind generation project.
New Rental Reforms Every Australian Landlord Needs to Know
Or that landlords with properties in Victoria will soon need to give 90 days' notice if they wish to raise the rent? With a large wave of rental reforms coming into effect across the country, it can be difficult for property investors to keep up with the rules that affect them. Recent data from Reapit's property management platform Console Cloud revealed that some landlords may not be aware of recent changes to water efficiency standards in NSW.
Talking hydrogen - 'It's triple speed, we're trying to do it all at once'
What's the aim of the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) and what are the challenges you hope to address? Our overall mission is growing the hydrogen sector in the UK. One pillar beneath that is promoting our members in the sector, in the UK and overseas. The other aspect is helping ensure we have the right policies. We have over 120 members.
Offshore Wind In Australia – March 2024 - Oil, Gas & Electricity - Australia
A number of steps have occurred towards development of Australia's offshore wind industry, although significant challenges remain. On 6 March 2024, the Southern Ocean region off the coast of Port Fairy and Warrnambool was declared an offshore wind zone under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021. Applications for feasibility licences are now open, closing 2 July 2024.
Chasing Zero Meet The Contenders Racing To Complete The Energy Transition
With trillions of dollars required to meet net-zero goals, states, industry leaders and investors are placing strategic bets on the emerging technologies touted as game-changers in the battle against climate change. From questions over the viability of hydrogen and carbon capture, to the formidable logistics of multiplying global renewable energy output, to the technical challenges of next-generation battery storage and nuclear power, much is riding on the major players choosing wisely.
Chasing Zero Energy transition - Can hydrogen turn sci-fi into fact?
"There's a use case and it'll happen," says Melbourne-based Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) partner Alison Dodd assessing hydrogen's role in the energy transition. "But it hasn't become clear how widespread that role is." It is not an easy question to answer. Despite being the universe's most abundant element, pure hydrogen on earth is difficult to source, making its journey towards the ubiquitous fuel some have prophesied bumpy at best.
Hydrogen - Perspectives in law and project development
While hydrogen power is already a significant part of industrial and chemical production, the green hydrogen market as a power source is nascent. In both the UK and Australia, there are no specific regimes regulating hydrogen. Instead, existing legislation is being used ad-hoc alongside emerging standards and guidance.
Public Consultation Open: Proposed Offshore Wind Zone In The Indian Ocean Off The Bunbury Region, Western Australia
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy announced this week he is seeking public feedback on a proposed new declared area for offshore wind and other renewable projects in the Indian Ocean off the Bunbury region, Western Australia. Bunbury region is the last of the 6 priority areas the Commonwealth Government identified for offshore wind development. Public submissions are invited on the proposal.
Queensland's Hydrogen Laws Under Review
The Queensland Government has released a consultation paper on options for better regulation of Queensland's hydrogen industry. The Department of Energy and Climate is inviting feedback on the proposals until 1 March 2024. Queensland's hydrogen industry is developing rapidly. The demand for hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources has garnered interest from local and global markets, and Queensland is seeking to position itself at the forefront of hydrogen production.
Changes to the Australian GreenPower accreditation program in 2024 and 2025
GreenPower is changing their accreditation program in 2024 to align with relevant sustainability frameworks, while also aiming to recognise the Renewable Power Percentage (‘RPP’) in their products in 2025. Snapshot The following changes will come into effect on 1 January 2024: Accreditation dates for renewable electricity generators will align with the Clean Energy Regulator. 15-year age limit for GreenPower generators.
Expanded renewable energy Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS)
Since Herbert Smith Freehills’ last update on the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) in August, the Commonwealth Government has announced a major expansion to the CIS. Our previous articles detailed the Commonwealth Government’s Public Consultation Paper for the proposed approach and design of the CIS, and the partnership between the NSW and Commonwealth Government to increase the firmed capacity in Round 2 of the NSW Firming and Infrastructure Tender.
Public Consultation Open: Proposed Offshore Wind Zone In The Bass Strait, Off Northern Tasmania
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy announced this week he is seeking public feedback on a proposed new declared area for offshore wind and other renewable projects in the Bass Strait, off Northern Tasmania. Public submissions are invited on the proposal. We anticipate those submissions may cover a variety of areas, from regional jobs and the marine environment to interactions with other marine users.
Public consultation open: Proposed offshore wind zone in the Bass Strait, off Northern Tasmania
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy announced this week he is seeking public feedback on a proposed new declared area for offshore wind and other renewable projects in the Bass Strait, off Northern Tasmania. Snapshot Public submissions are invited on the proposal. We anticipate those submissions may cover a variety of areas, from regional jobs and the marine environment to interactions with other marine users.
Queensland Legislates For Hydrogen Injection Into Gas Pipelines
The Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023 (Qld) (the Legislation) was passed by Queensland Parliament on 10 October 2023. The Legislation will commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation.
Head Start Or Head Wind: Will The ‘Hydrogen Headstart' Program Be The Promised Springboard For The Australian Hydrogen Industry?
In its recent annual budget, the Federal Government announced the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program to catalyse Australia's green hydrogen industry and position Australia as a global leader in hydrogen production and export. On 7 July 2023, the Consultation Paper was released. In this article we explore key aspects of this initiative and its challenges.
Public consultation opens: Proposed Southern Ocean offshore wind zone
The Minister for Energy and Climate Change announced today a process seeking public feedback on a proposed new declared area for offshore wind projects off the coast of Warrnambool, Victoria to Port MacDonnell, South Australia.
Now And Next - Current Issues For Australia's Offshore Wind Industry
On 27 April 2023, applications closed for the first round of feasibility licences to be issued under the Commonwealth's new offshore electricity infrastructure (OEI) regime. While we await the Minister's decisions on those applications, there is much more happening in the Australian offshore wind industry. We discuss key updates, considerations for getting projects off the ground, and future law reforms which will impact on decision making.
Now And Next - Current Issues For Australia's Offshore Wind Industry - Oil, Gas & Electricity - Australia
On 27 April 2023, applications closed for the first round of feasibility licences to be issued under the Commonwealth's new offshore electricity infrastructure (OEI) regime. While we await the Minister's decisions on those applications, there is much more happening in the Australian offshore wind industry. We discuss key updates, considerations for getting projects off the ground, and future law reforms which will impact on decision making.
Now and next - current issues for Australia’s offshore wind industry
Snapshot Gippsland declared area – It is likely that some feasibility licence applicants will progress through the ‘overlapping applications’ process and may need to make financial offers, before offers of feasibility licences are made. Hunter proposed declared area – Public consultation on the proposed Hunter declared area has closed. Next steps will likely be declaration of a Hunter OEI area and invitation for feasibility licence applications.
Renewable Energy Package for Queensland presents further investment opportunities
On 5 June 2017, the Queensland Government announced the $1.16 billion ‘Powering Queensland Plan’ (Plan). Among other measures, the Plan contains numerous initiatives to further stimulate investment in renewable energy projects in Queensland. Queensland will hold a state election on or before 5 May 2018 – where known, we have included an initiative’s proposed start date.
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