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Federal court ruling reinforces strict notice requirements under PPAs
In this Insight, we summarise the decision and outline what you need to know to avoid PPA pitfalls and uncommercial outcomes. ...
Queensland's new community benefit system: major implications for wind and solar farms
The Queensland Government recently released a package of materials to support its new community benefit system. The system will apply to wind farms and large-scale solar farms, with the aim of ensuring that local communities share in the economic and social benefits of renewable energy developments ...
Australia's energy transition: a complex regulatory road to nuclear power
With the country’s coal-fired power fleet rapidly ageing, nuclear power has been suggested as a possible provider of low-emissions, reliable power to support the energy transition. This raises t ...
Energy transition panel: the implications of US policy changes on Australia
Partner and Head of Energy Kate Axup participated in a panel discussion at The Australian Financial Review Business Summit in March, joining industry leaders to explore the topic 'Energy Transition: t ...
How to mitigate construction risks and avoid disputes in pumped hydro projects
The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...
Five regulatory reforms shaping the energy transition
Reforming the regulatory framework that underpins our electricity system is a key aspect of Australia's energy transition, but the scale and pace of change can seem overwhelming. ...
How pumped hydro can be a viable large-scale energy asset for private investors
Interest in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) continues to grow as the need for affordable, long-term, firm and weather-independent dispatchable electricity becomes increasingly critical to Australia's energy transition. However, its high upfront capital costs and complex planning, procurement. ...
Conexa and statutory severance: when a pipeline is 'land'
'Statutory severance' provisions have a significant impact on the application of tax laws to owners of built infrastructure. The New South Wales Court of Appeal's recent decision in Conexa Sydney Hold ...