Energy transition

NSW advances energy transition with approval of Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Project

In more good news for NSW's energy transition focussed around renewable energy zones (REZ), on 26 June 2024 the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces (the Minister) granted an infrastructure approval to the Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) for the Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Project (the CWO Project). The Minister is the approval authority as the CWO Project is declared to be State Significant Infrastructure under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021.

What could increased investment into the clean energy economy mean for the energy transition M&A market?

In this article we examine what the increased investment into the clean energy economy could potentially mean for the Australian energy transition M&A market.

NSW renewable energy planning framework

The NSW Government has announced its Renewable Energy Planning Framework which will form a key part of the development assessment process renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure in NSW.

Foreign investment approvals for renewable energy infrastructure projects

In recent months there has been media coverage of foreign investors experiencing difficulty in securing Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval to acquire energy infrastructure, in particular local electricity projects.

Mandatory climate reporting effective from 1 January 2025

As foreshadowed in our previous article, new mandatory climate reporting came into effect on 1 January 2025. Despite the Coalition's vow to repeal the new laws if it wins the federal election this year, the new sustainability reporting obligations are currently incumbent on large business and financial institutions.

Lander & Rogers advises solar technology company Smart Energy on its sale to Rinnai Australia

Lander & Rogers' corporate transactions team has advised the founders and shareholders of Australian solar technology company Smart Energy in its sale to Japan-headquartered multinational appliance manufacturer, Rinnai.

Pumped hydro making waves in Australia – the role of pumped hydro energy storage in Australia’s energy future

Pumped hydro making waves in Australia – the role of pumped hydro energy storage in Australia’s energy future

The challenges and risks facing insurers as the energy sector turns its focus to renewable energy

As the energy industry continues to undergo a substantial shift towards sustainable and renewable sources, insurers find themselves navigating new terrain, filled with novel challenges and increased risks. Renewable energy projects, while their benefits are widely apparent, introduce a range of intricate and unfamiliar risks that traditional insurance models may not be equipped to handle.

Smart energy - transforming the renewable energy market with artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the transition to renewable energy sources are emerging sectors already shifting the landscape for investors, employers, and the public on a global scale. While the pace of these changes will be moderated by geopolitical factors, a clear link is emerging between the technologies. AI requires massive amounts of energy to power the data centres that 'think' for their large language models, the levels of which are expected to quadruple by 2030.

Growth and M&A in the solar industry

The solar industry is on the rise as solar energy continues to grow as a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia. According to the Clean Energy Australia 2024 Report, renewables account for 39.4% of Australia's energy supply with around 17% of Australia's supply arising from solar energy.

Lander & Rogers advises ARTC on landmark Pimba Intermodal Terminal project

Lander & Rogers has advised Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) on the key land and ancillary agreements that unlock the development of the Pimba Intermodal Terminal in South Australia - a key component of one of Australia’s largest-ever road-to-rail freight conversion projects.

NSW energy in for a wind change: Thunderbolt wind farm in New England REZ wins approval

On 8 May 2024 the Independent Planning Commission granted development consent for the 192MW, $373 million Thunderbolt Wind Farm in the New England Renewable Energy Zone, subject to conditions.

Micro but mighty renewable energy opportunities for remote Australia

In the vastness of Australia's landscape, remote communities have traditionally had difficulty maintaining a supply of reliable and sustainable energy. Those communities who are literally 'off the grid' have typically used diesel generators, which can present reliability problems such as mechanical failure stemming from the extreme weather conditions commonly encountered in regional Australia. In recent years, microgrids have become an increasingly popular replacement for generators.

New partner appointed to bolster Lander & Rogers' renewable energy infrastructure offering

Lander & Rogers has announced the appointment of new partner Hoda Naghdy to its national real estate & projects practice. Based in Sydney, Ms Naghdy brings more than 15 years of experience advising clients on complex infrastructure projects and transactions in Australia and globally, and will enhance the firm's rapidly growing construction and infrastructure offering with a focus on renewable energy infrastructure.