Squadron Energy: Andrew Forrest’s renewables bet, assessed
Three gigawatts. That’s roughly the combined generation capacity Squadron Energy was spruiking across its portfolio when Andrew Forrest’s private energy arm consolidated its holdings after the CWP Renewables acquisition settled in early 2023. Three years on, the gap between that headline number and what’s actually been commissioned, connected and generating into the National Electricity Market […]
The Rise of Wind Energy in Australia
Wind energy in Australia is among the most environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to generate electricity. It produces minimal greenhouse gases. Australia, which has some of the best wind conditions in the entire world, is well-positioned to take advantage of this resource. Wind energy has the potential to provide up to 40% the nation’s electrical needs. This […]
Exploring Offshore Wind Power In Australia
What is offshore wind, and what’s it worth to Australia? Offshore wind energy is a renewable form of energy that uses ocean winds to produce electricity. Wind turbines are placed in coastal waters to capture the wind’s energy. This is then converted into electricity and transmitted back to land via an undersea cable. Offshore wind is a […]