Solar panel, battery manufacture on Brookfield agenda
The group’s deal with Reliance will aid its renewable energy plans if it succeed with its $18.7bn deal for Origin Energy.
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Gas drives Origin Energy’s revenue spike
The result will intensify debate about the value of Brookfield and MidOcean’s $18.7bn deal for Origin Energy, which is a watershed moment from Australia’s energy transition aspirations.
Origin charges into battery expansion
Australia’s largest energy utility wants to build batteries across much of the nation’s eastern seaboard, boosting the energy transition and allowing it to profit from market volatility.
Merlon leads Mercer rankings of top 10 funds
Cashing in on coal miners, Super Retail Group, Origin Energy and Qantas has seen Merlon’s Concentrated Value Strategy achieved an impressive return in the coveted Mercer survey.
Competitive impact of Brookfield’s energy bid under scrutiny
The ACCC has flagged potential concerns about Brookfield’s ownership of transmission company AusNet as it weighs its watershed $18.7bn Origin takeover bid.
Origin auditions flow batteries for starring role
Origin Energy will trial Allegro Energy’s redox flow battery at its Eraring power generator, in a move that could blaze a path to mainstream use.
BlackRock raises $500m for NSW super battery
The development of the huge battery comes as Australia falls increasingly behind in developing storage to back up renewable energy.
We’re powerless without incentives for landowners: Origin
Origin Energy says the progress of expanding the poles and wires network has been too slow and incentives must be offered to secure landowner permission.
Brookfield adds sweeteners to win Origin bid approval
Brookfield and EIG have promised to increase spending on new renewable energy generation assets by up to an additional $10bn if they secure ACCC approval to take over Origin.
Snowy delay puts focus on coal
NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe has warned further delays to Snowy Hydro 2.0 present a ‘seriously challenging’ situation for the government
Origin earnings soar as UK ops, coal price caps deliver
The takeover target has boosted its earnings outlook by more than half a billion dollars this year, with the latest improvement on the back of coal price caps and good results from the UK.
Solid ASX finish, led by utilities, energy
The sharemarket has finished 0.4 per cent stronger with gains across the broad ahead of the Reserve Bank’s latest rate decision. Energy was the best performing sector, followed by utilities and health care.
Origin to build $600m battery as Eraring winds down
Construction of a $600m battery at Eraring comes as debate swirls about whether the coal-fired power station should be kept open beyond 2025.
Brookfield seals $20bn deal to start green race
Canada’s Brookfield has kicked off a green deal as part of a potential $20bn investment spree should it land a takeover deal for Origin Energy.
Behind Mark Carney’s $20bn plan to rewire Australia
A massive investment slate for Origin from its incoming owner will provide “critical mass” needed to kickstart a local renewables industry.
Origin to energise EV market with subscription plans
Origin’s electric vehicle subscription plans, designed to encourage EV uptake, are a flexible and affordable solution that seek to address cost barriers.
Brookfield, Minns to talk Eraring as coal crunch looms
Brookfield will hold talks with incoming NSW Premier Chris Minns on the future of Australia’s biggest coal plant amid fears of blackouts.
Brookfield’s next big test: surviving energy politics
What the Canadian investment giant is planning for Origin Energy could determine whether the lights stay on in seven years.
Origin snapped up in $18bn takeover deal
A blockbuster deal has been struck for two North American investors to buy one of Australia’s biggest energy players.
Origin Energy suitors meet to finalise $15bn buyout
Brookfield and EIG were due to meet with Origin Energy on Sunday to put the finishing touches on their $15bn buyout proposal.
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