# New South Wales

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## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Australia Wholesale Power Prices Plunge 47% as Renewables Hit 42% Share
2026-07-28 00:09:52 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Record wind and solar generation pushed wholesale electricity prices down 47% across Australia’s main grid in Q2 2026, with Victoria seeing a 60% drop. The shift, supported by a 30% fall in gas generation, demonstrates that deep decarbonization can deliver rapid consumer cost relief.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/australia-wholesale-power-prices-plunge-renewables-record

### 29% of NSW Renewables Wasted in 2025 — Regional Data Centres Could Fix It
2026-06-24 02:06:21 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The Site It Right report reveals that 2.1 GW of renewable energy was lost to curtailment in NSW last year. By building AI data centres near solar and wind farms, this wasted power could be harnessed, cutting emissions and boosting regional economies.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/wasted-renewables-regional-data-centres-nsw

### NSW Bans Greenfield Coal Mines in Major Strategic Energy Shift
2026-03-19 07:27:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The New South Wales Government has announced a definitive ban on all new greenfield coal mines, marking a significant pivot in the state's long-term energy strategy. While the policy prohibits the opening of entirely new mining sites, it allows for potential extensions of existing 'brownfield' operations to manage economic stability during the transition.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/nsw-greenfield-coal-mine-ban-regulation

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