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Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
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Gippsland’s most advanced offshore wind project takes major step forward with environmental review

Gippsland’s most advanced offshore wind project takes major step forward with environmental review

Star of the South eyes a 2030 start date and expects 600 local construction jobs.

Jacob Wallace
Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
Wind turbines to be shipped from Port of Hastings, as state tips $124.5 million into new terminal

Wind turbines to be shipped from Port of Hastings, as state tips $124.5 million into new terminal

Gippsland’s Barry Beach and Port Anthony are identified as long term maintenance hubs for the wind industry.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Latrobe Valley energy worker sees job potential everywhere as the region shifts to wind and solar

Latrobe Valley energy worker sees job potential everywhere as the region shifts to wind and solar

“I've been accused of being a rusted on coal-person, but I understand the renewable space and why we need to get there.”

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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“Popping up everywhere”: Gippsland’s large-scale battery boom

“Popping up everywhere”: Gippsland’s large-scale battery boom

Over the last three months, renewables and energy storage contributed to more than 50 percent of Australia's electricity.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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Latrobe Valley energy companies look to big batteries to shift away from coal

Latrobe Valley energy companies look to big batteries to shift away from coal

Four large-scale storage projects are set to replace Gippsland's fleet of aging power stations.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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From Korumburra to Catalonia: Gippsland officials head to Barcelona looking for smart infrastructure ideas

From Korumburra to Catalonia: Gippsland officials head to Barcelona looking for smart infrastructure ideas

Two local representatives will attend a smart city expo in Spain in early November to learn about agriculture, energy and industrial modernisation.

Jacob Wallace
Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
WATCH: How to keep Phillip Island fully charged

WATCH: How to keep Phillip Island fully charged

The region has seven new community batteries aimed at lowering the risk of blackouts and providing energy resilience.

Jacob Wallace
Wellington ShireWellington Shire
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“It'll create jobs everywhere”: The emerging solar panel industry in Kilmany

“It'll create jobs everywhere”: The emerging solar panel industry in Kilmany

When the site opens it will have up to 220,000 units ready to be recycled.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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WATCH: Is Gippsland at the centre of an energy revolution?

WATCH: Is Gippsland at the centre of an energy revolution?

The Monitor attended the Gippsland New Energy Conference in Traralgon this week to speak with community leadersabout the shift to renewables.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
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Here's everything you need to know about Victoria's plan to cut electricity bills and prevent blackouts

Here's everything you need to know about Victoria's plan to cut electricity bills and prevent blackouts

An energy expert said continuing to rely on coal-fired power stations would increase the chances of prolonged outages.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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Up to 15,000 workers will build Gippsland’s wind farms. Where will they all live?

Up to 15,000 workers will build Gippsland’s wind farms. Where will they all live?

Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation, South Gippsland and Wellington shires secure $4.7 million for offshore wind planning.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“One of Victoria's ecological gems”: Western Port Bay wetland faces threat of over development

“One of Victoria's ecological gems”: Western Port Bay wetland faces threat of over development

Environmental groups call for scrutiny and a strategic plan as proposal moves to the next stage.

Jacob Wallace