In another first for the Home Battery Scheme new home buyers in South Australia will be able to have solar and battery systems installed during the build delivering substantial savings on their electricity bills. “This latest development in the $100 million Home Battery Scheme will turbo charge the take up of home solar and battery […]
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Connecting to cheaper, cleaner more reliable electricity
The approval of the SA-NSW Interconnector by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is a significant milestone in a project that will deliver cheaper, cleaner and more reliable electricity to South Australian households and businesses. The SA-NSW Interconnector is a key pillar of the Marshall Government’s energy policy and the first interconnector built in Australia for […]
Lake Bonney Battery boosts energy competition
The Marshall Government’s transformation of South Australia’s power system is another step closer with the Lake Bonney big battery in the final stages of testing and close to full commercial operation. “The Marshall Government has prioritised delivering cheaper, more reliable electricity to South Australian households and businesses whilst lowering emissions,” said Minister for Energy and […]
Dog Fence rebuild | SPEECH
The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (11:09): I have to say that it is actually a huge pleasure on my part to speak on this report on behalf of the people of Stuart. This has been an enormous issue for a very long time for people in my electorate and […]
SA-NSW Interconnector gets official ‘no regret’ status
In another significant step towards the SA-NSW interconnector the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has classified it a Priority 1 project under its Integrated System Plan and labelled it a ‘no regret’ investment. “In essence AEMO has labelled the SA-NSW interconnector a ‘no brainer’ to deliver cheaper, more reliable electricity for South Australian households and […]
$21m support package for drought-affected SA farmers
Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier Hon Tim Whetstone MP Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development South Australian drought affected farmers will get extra support through a dedicated $21 million package announced by the Marshall Liberal Government today. The Drought Support Program will help farmers and families who need it most, providing immediate support through […]
Lake Bonney Battery Energy Storage System | SPEECH
Public Works Committee: The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (11:46): I certainly support this report from the very capable Chair of the Public Works Committee. I want to put on the record the importance of this development. It is not a development on its own; we now have four grid-scale […]
Genetically Modified Crops Management (Designated Area) Amendment Bill | SPEECH
Second Reading The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (16:49): I rise on behalf of the people of Stuart to support the Minister for Primary Industries and, of course, our government team with regard to this bill. A little bit has been mentioned about the timing of this bill. I can […]
Hydrogen Industry | QUESTION TIME
Mrs POWER (Elder) (14:22): My question is to the Minister for Energy and Mining. Can the minister update the house on the progress of the state’s renewable hydrogen industry? The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (14:22): Yes, I can, and it’s a great pleasure to do this. I appreciate the […]
650 tonnes of Whyalla steel to go into new Whyalla school
Hon John Gardner MP Minister for Education Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP Minister for Energy and Mining The structural steelwork required to build the new $100 million school in Whyalla will be sourced locally from the Whyalla Steel Mill, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. Up to $3.5 million will be injected into […]