NSW rejects claim it lags on renewables, citing 18 projects approved in 2023

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Minns government says wind, solar and battery projects will generate enough clean energy to power more than 1.5m homes

The New South Wales government has rejected industry criticism its approvals of renewable energy projects lag other states, saying planning had finalised support for 18 significant wind, solar and battery projects in 2023.

The defence came as federal, state and territory energy ministers gather in Canberra for the first meeting of 2024 on Friday. Speeding up the rollout of renewable energy along with an updated national hydrogen strategy are understood to be on the agenda.

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