Origin to fire up first virtual power plant in Victoria
Origin will develop its first virtual power plant in Victoria following a grant from the Victorian Government.
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Helping Australia’s busiest airport go renewable
Origin Energy will supply up to 75 per cent of Sydney Airport’s electricity with wind power in an innovative energy agreement that combines renewables with firming generation.
Resolutions for consideration at Origin’s Annual General Meeting
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.17A, Origin Energy Limited (Origin) gives notice that the attached resolutions for consideration at the Company’s Annual General Meeting to be held on 17 October 2018 have been received under section 249N of the Corporations Act from shareholders representing approximately 0.01% of shares on issue.
Australian-first battery to improve energy security in North Queensland
In an Australian first, Origin will install a 4 MW grid scale battery at its Mt Stuart Power Station in Townsville, improving the security of electricity supply to North Queensland households and businesses.
Redemption of Capital Securities
Origin Energy Limited (Origin) today announced that it redeemed, in whole, the €500 million Capital Securities due 2071 issued by Origin Energy Finance Limited and listed on the London Stock Exchange at their first call date (16 June 2018) in accordance with the terms of those securities.
Origin to cut electricity prices in Queensland and South Australia, freeze base tariffs in NSW and ACT
Origin has lowered its electricity prices in Queensland and South Australia, and absorbed an expected 3 per cent price rise in New South Wales to deliver modest relief from rising prices from 1 July.
Doubling the commitment for a cleaner energy future 14 start-ups take on Australia’s CleanTech sector
The search for cleaner, smarter and more affordable energy has received a major boost with Australia’s first clean energy accelerator program, EnergyLab, more than doubling its latest intake of start-ups.
Origin to sell Acumen for $267 million
Origin Energy Ltd (Origin) has entered into an agreement to sell its metering business, Acumen, for $267 million to intelliHUB, a company to be jointly owned by Pacific Equity Partners and Landis+Gyr. Origin has also committed to a competitive long-term agreement with Acumen for the ongoing deployment and management of digital meters for Origin’s electricity customers.
New Queensland solar farm complete and ramping up generation
Construction is complete on the newest solar farm in Origin’s growing renewables portfolio, with the Clare Solar Farm now ramping up to full production and providing clean emissions-free power to tens of thousands of Queensland homes.
Opening remarks to the NSW Legislative Council’s Select Committee on Electricity Supply, Demand and Prices in NSW
Energy markets here in Australia and around the world are undergoing unprecedented change as they grapple with the move to cleaner energy supplies, while maintaining affordability and reliability for customers.