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As Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro is at the forefront of the industry and constantly active in pursuing new trends and developments.

Whether it’s a new international opportunity, a new Australian project, our company’s latest financial statement, or the allocation of our Sustainable Communities Fund, you can find details on our latest developments here.

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Pacific Hydro RET Submission

View Pacific Hydro's submission to the Renewable Energy Target Exposure Draft Legislation here (PDF 293k)

Pacific Hydro's Submission to the Carbon Reduction Pollution Scheme Green Paper

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Pacific Hydro's Submission to COAG Working Group on Climate Change & Water 20% RET Discussion Paper

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Latest News

Clements Gap Sustainable Communities Fund Recipients announced
Leading Australian renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro has formally acknowledged the recipients of theinaugural Clements Gap Sustainable Communities Fund in a ceremony at the Crystal Brook Football Club.

South Australia to continue as the clean energy powerhouse for the nation says Pacific Hydro
Recent renewable energy announcements by the South Australian Government are set to further strengthen the State’s reputation as the green capital of Australia and the clean energy powerhouse of the nation, said Australian leading renewable energy company Pacific Hydro.

Pacific Hydro Closes US$360 Million Finance Deal for New Chilean Hydro Project
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, announced today that it has closed the largest financing deal in the company’s history and has commenced construction of its 111MW Chacayes hydro project in Chile.

Still time to submit an application to the Portland Sustainable Communities Fund
With three weeks to go until applications close in the 2009 Sustainable Communities Fund in Portland,Pacific Hydro is reminding community groups in and around the area that there is still time to get anapplication in for a chance to share in the $90,000 Fund.

Sustainable Communities Fund boosted to $90,000
Pacific Hydro’s Sustainable Communities Fund for the Portland/Cape Bridgewater community openstoday(15/4/2009)and,with the inclusion of the Cape Nelson South Wind Farm this year, has a poolof $90,000 available to community groups and organisations working in the local area

Time running out to apply for Sustainable Communities Fund
Community groups who want the chance to share in $50,000 from Pacific Hydro’s Clements Gap Sustainable Communities Fund have just a couple of weeks left to get their applications in.

Renewable energy to deliver jobs boom
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, says that thousands of new jobs will be created once the Federal Government’s 20% Renewable Energy Target is in place. Pacific Hydro calls on the Federal Parliament to pass this important legislation as soon as possible to ensure industry can begin investing and creating jobs in the industries of the future.

$1million Clements Gap Community Fund launched
With construction of the 57MW Clements Gap wind farm nearing completion, leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro has launched the Clements Gap Sustainable Communities Fund which will provide over $1 million in grants to community groups over the life of the project.

Pacific Hydro participates in event where the most relevant subjects for an increase in wind-energy generation in Brazil will be debated
São Paulo, 16-17 February - Pacific Hydro, a leading Australian company in the production of electricity from renewable sources and committed to the generation of clean energy by means of the implementation of sustainable projects is participating today and tomorrow in the event Wind Forum Brazil 2009 which will approach the most important issues related to wind-energy generation in Brazil.

Pacific Hydro to seek permit for Nilgen Wind Farm (35KB)
Leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro will seek a planning permit for a new proposed wind farm at Nilgen that will provide enough clean, green energy to power 53,000 homes.

Infrastructure Australia Priority List a Step in the Right Direction (36KB)
The release of Infrastructure Australia’s preliminary audit of projects for consideration and prioritisation has identified the critical relationship between electricity infrastructure and real action on climate change, said leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro.

Fire fighting made easier at Cape Bridgewater (39KB)
Cape Bridgewater’s dedicated volunteer fire brigade has received a boost this summer thanks to local resident Barry Wilson and Pacific Hydro.

Improvements Needed to Ensure Draft RET Legislation Meets 20% Target (46KB)
Pacific Hydro has welcomed the Federal Government’s release of the exposure draft legislation for the 20% Renewable Energy Target (RET), but says that new aspects of the legislation raise some questions about the scheme’s ability to deliver 20% renewable energy by 2020.

White Paper Confirms Critical Role of RET in Reducing Emissions (36KB)
The release today of the Federal Government’s White Paper detailing the design of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) confirms the critical role that renewable energy will play in Australia’s transition to cleaner energy generation and emissions reductions, said Pacific Hydro.

Community comment invited on Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm (40k)
Pacific Hydro’s Planning Application for the Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm will be on public display for three weeks from Wednesday November 26th to December 18th and community comment is invited.

12 projects from Alto Cachapoal Valley will be benefit with the US$80,000 of the fund Creciendo Juntos
In its 2008 version, the program will benefit two initiatives related to health; one to environment; six to community development; and three to education that will help the communities that live in surrounding areas of Pacific Hydro´s projects operation and development.

Treasury modelling confirms there is no time to waste

Treasury modelling for the Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) released today has been welcomed by leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro.

Pacific Hydro welcomes Minister Ferguson’s commitment to renewable energy (PDF 52k)
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, has today welcomed the launch of two key elements to Australia’s response to climate change by Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson.

Pacific Hydro to seek permit for new wind farm in SA (PDF 32k)
Pacific Hydro will pursue a planning permit for a new wind farm in Adelaide’s mid-north following strong support from local communities in Georgetown, Gladstone and Gulnare.

President Bachelet unveils the foundation stone for the first run-of-river hydro project to be developed in the Cachapoal Valley in over 20 years.
Construction of infrastructure in the valley started in March 2008. A key milestone during the year was the Corema Region VI approval of the EIA for the first project, Chacayes, in August 2008.

Chacayes will be the first of five plants that Pacific Hydro Chile plans to develop and deliver in the Alto Cachapoal Valley that together will provide an expected 560 MW of clean, renewable and environmentally sustainable energy.

A change is coming to Port Fairy (PDF 40k)
Thanks to a Pacific Hydro Sustainable Communities Fund grant the ‘See Change in Port Fairy’ campaign has received a boost of $10,000 alongside 10 other community groups and organisations surrounding the Codrington and Yambuk Wind Farms.

Garnaut fails to deliver certainty to the renewable energy industry (PDF 40k)
The final Garnaut Review handed down today identifies Australia’s opportunity to take advantage of its significant energy resources to reduce carbon emissions by 2050, yet its approach to the expanded National Renewable Energy Target (NRET) fails to deliver investor certainty to the renewable energy industry.

Community Participation Programs Biggest Winners in Sustainable Communities Fund (PDF 69k)
Pacific Hydro’s Sustainable Communities Fund has provided more than $50,000 to 17 local community organisations in the Ararat Rural City with the largest grants going to programs that encourage community participation.

National Renewable Energy Target Critical to Building a Clean Energy Future (PDF 40k)
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, encourages the Federal Government to pursue the introduction of the 20% National Renewable Energy Target (20% NRET) to ensure investment in clean energy starts immediately and that new zero emissions industries are developed for the future.

Still time to apply for Codrington/Yambuk Sustainable Communities Fund (PDF 44k)
Australia's leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro is reminding community groups in the Codrington/Yambuk area that there is still time to submit an application for the Sustainable Communities Fund which closes on 4 August.

Garnaut says we must act today – Renewable Energy Targets will deliver (PDF 40k)
The draft Garnaut Climate Change Review handed down today provides a clear picture of the significant action Australia must take if it is to manage risk associated with climate change.

Renewable Energy Targets essential in achieving a lower carbon Australia (PDF42k)

“Renewable energy will be an essential part of Australia’s energy future if we are to reduce our impact on climate change”, said Pacific Hydro CEO, Rob Grant as he welcomed today’s release of the COAG Working Group on Climate Change and Water’s expanded National Renewable Energy (RET) options paper.

Renewable Energy Targets essential in achieving a lower carbon Australia (PDF42k)

“Renewable energy will be an essential part of Australia’s energy future if we are to reduce our impact on climate change”, said Pacific Hydro CEO, Rob Grant as he welcomed today’s release of the COAG Working Group on Climate Change and Water’s expanded National Renewable Energy (RET) options paper.

Renewable Energy – A Crucial Weapon in Climate Change Battle

The Productivity Commission, in a report released yesterday, has underestimated both the challenge we face in dealing with climate change and the immediate action required in the stationary energy sector to begin transitioning to a cleaner economy. The Commission has recommended the discontinuation of industry development measures such as the 20% Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET).

Pacific Hydro’s Sustainable Communities Fund opened today (May 5) with a call for applications from organisations working in the Ararat Rural City.
Yarra Trams has introduced Melbourne’s first wind-powered tram in partnership with leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro and Victoria’s primary agency on climate change, Sustainability Victoria.
Two of Australia’s leading greenhouse gas emission reduction project developers and consultants, Pacific Hydro and SMEC (Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation), today announced they had joined forces to create a carbon services Joint Venture called Perenia.
Sustainable Communities Fund: Call for Applications (PDF 44k)
Leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro today announced the second round of its Sustainable Communities Fund for the Portland and Cape Bridgewater area was open and called for applications from local community groups and organisations.
Interim Garnaut report highlights the reality of climate change says Pacific Hydro (PDF 43k)
Leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro today welcomed the release of the interim Garnaut report and said that it was the first time in many years that a Government report had revealed the substantial social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change.
Get ready for renewable energy boom says Pacific Hydro (PDF 42k)
Leading Australian renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, today announced it had signed a deal with India’s largest wind generator manufacturer, Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL) for 27x 2.1 megawatt (MW) wind generators for the Company’s first South Australian wind farm at Clements Gap.
February Panel Hearings to consider Crowlands Wind Farm (PDF 40k)
Pacific Hydro’s planning application for the Crowlands Wind Farm will be considered in six days of Panel Hearings to be held from Tuesday February 5th in Beaufort.
Pacific Hydro Welcomes Australian Government’s Action on Climate Change in Bali (PDF 96kb)
Leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro, today welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to tackle climate change saying that the Bali negotiations provided a positive indication of Australia’s dedication to tackling climate change both internationally and domestically.
Community Sporting Programs Receive Funding Boost from 2007/08 Sustainable Communities Fund (PDF 61kb)
Pacific Hydro’s Sustainable Communities Fund has delivered a funding boost to nine local groups and organisations around the Company’s wind farms at Codrington and Yambuk, with local sporting clubs receiving the largest individual grants.
Families and Children Big Winners in Sustainable Communities Fund for 2007 (PDF 62kb)
The 2007/08 round of Pacific Hydro’s Sustainable Communities Fund has provided a total of $50,000 across 17 local community organisations with the largest grants going to projects that support families and children in the Ararat Rural City.
Pacific Hydro and BHP Billiton sign agreement to develop renewables in Chile (PDF 23kb) 
BHP Billiton and Pacific Hydro announced a key strategic agreement to develop one or more wind farms in Region, I and II in Chile, with an installed capacity of over 100 MW, generating clean and renewable energy for BHP Billiton and Chile.
Portland Communities Fund Recipients Announced (PDF 43kb) 
Successful applicants in the inaugural Pacific Hydro Sustainable Communities Fund for the Portland/Cape Bridgewater community were formally acknowledged in a ceremony at the Portland Library (on Monday November 12).nt Mechanism (CDM) component of the Kyoto Protocol is driving investment in clean energy infrastructure while reducing emissions.
20% renewable target will be met ahead of schedule (PDF 43kb) 
Following claims that meeting a 20% renewable energy target by 2020 is unrealistic, leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro today said this was exactly the policy framework that will release over $12 billion in wind energy investment alone that has been delayed due to a lack of Federal policy and that it was more likely that the target would be met ahead of schedule.
20% renewable target to deliver jobs, investment and significant greenhouse reductions (PDF 57kb) 
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, welcomed the recent announcement by Federal Labor to increase Australia’s renewable energy target to 20% by 2020 saying it would provide the certainty the market has been looking for, create billions of dollars of investment and countless jobs for Australians.
Kyoto reducing emissions in developing countries (PDF 40kb) 
Leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro says its overseas hydro-electric power stations are proof that the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) component of the Kyoto Protocol is driving investment in clean energy infrastructure while reducing emissions.
“A step in the right direction" is how leading Australian renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, described yesterday’s announcement from the Federal Government for a clean energy target.
Leading Australian renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro today announced that strong community and local government support had encouraged the submission of a planning application for the Crowlands Wind Farm. Following State Government notification, the planning application will now be on statutory display for six weeks.
As APEC leaders meet a poll just released from independent think tank the Lowy Institute ranks Australians’ concern over climate change above concern for international terrorism and confirms that renewable energy is the most convincing way to reduce carbon emissions from electricity production.
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, today announced it had finalised a significant windmill purchase agreement for Stage III of its Portland Wind Energy Project (PWEP) in Victoria. Along with this agreement, the Company has committed a further $110 million for Stage III bringing total investment in the PWEP to over $300million all of which has been driven by the State’s Renewable Energy Target.

$1 billion investment in Chile driven by carbon trading (PDF 41k)
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, along with its joint venture partner in Chile, SN Power, has successfully registered the 155MW run-of-river La Higuera hydroelectric project with VROM, the Dutch designated national authority, opening the way for the sale of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), commonly known as carbon credits, into the European Union.

Sustainable Communities Fund launched for Pacific Hydro's operating Victorian wind farms (PDF 43k)
Pacific Hydro today announced the third round of its Sustainable Communities Fund was open and accepting applications until August 24. Local organisations working to support the communities surrounding Pacific Hydro’s wind farms near Ararat at Buangor, and near Port Fairy at Codrington and Yambuk were encouraged to apply.

Pacific Hydro Sustainable Communities Fund Launched (PDF 45k)
Community organisations in Cape Bridgewater and Portland are set to benefit thanks to leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, who today launch their Sustainable Communities Fund in the area.

IPCC report asserts important role of renewables (PDF 49k)
Following the release of the latest IPCC report, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, today urged all Australian Governments to take decisive and immediate action on climate change and provide a clear policy framework for reducing carbon emissions.

Carbon Credit Opportunities Drive Pacific Hydro’s Entry into Brazilian Market (PDF 48k)
Leading Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro announced its entry into the Brazilian energy market following the successful acquisition of German wind subsidiary, SES Ltda. The company will now be known as Pacific Hydro Brazil.

Pacific Hydro urges WA Government to adopt Taskforce recommendations (PDF 40k)
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, today urged the West Australian Government to adopt the recommendations of its Greenhouse and Energy Taskforce by taking advantage of the state’s renewable resources which would slow the growth of greenhouse emissions from the state without halting its growth.

Pacific Hydro Information Centre Open; local Community Relations Officer appointed
Pacific Hydro has opened an Information Centre at 51Bentinck Street, Portland to provide the community with updates during construction of the Portland Wind Energy Project, Stage II (PWEPII), at Cape Bridgewater.

20% Clean Energy Target Welcomed by Pacific Hydro
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, today welcomed the announcement by Premier Bracks to increase renewable energy in Victoria to 20% by 2020 if re-elected on November 25.

Portland Wind Farm Ready to Start Construction if VRET Retained 
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro today announced that it had received final development approval for Stage II of its Portland Wind Energy Project (PWEP) from the Victorian Government and that if the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) remained in place it would start construction in December this year.

Stern Review: a Call to Action 
Leading global renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Pty Ltd, welcomes the overnight release in London of the Stern Review on the economics of climate change. The review once and for all lays to rest the myth that taking action to address climate change is bad for the economy. It clearly demonstrates that taking strong action now is the cheapest option and that if left unchecked the economic impacts of climate change could cut global GDP by 20% or more.

Community input invited for proposed Crowlands Wind Farm (PDF 40k) 
Pacific Hydro will hold information sessions about the proposed Crowlands wind farm on October 18 at the Crowlands Hall and on October 19 at the Ararat Town Hall from 12 to 8pm.

Pacific Hydro congratulates the Bracks Government on leading role in Climate legislation (PDF 40k)
Pacific Hydro, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to legislate for an increase in renewable energy for Victoria, seeing it as an important step in creating a cleaner energy future for the nation.

Sustainable Communities Fund inaugural cheque presentations (PDF 41k)
Pacific Hydro will make the first payments to local recipients under its ground breaking Sustainable Communities Fund at a reception being held today at the Victoria Hotel, Port Fairy.

Pacific Hydro congratulates South Australian Government on Climate Change Bill (PDF 40k)
Pacific Hydro, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, welcomes the South Australian Government’s decision to create legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as an important step in creating a clean energy future for the nation.

Pacific Hydro’s 3 megawatt (MW) Nagado hydroelectric project in Fiji was officially opened today by the Fijian Minister for Works and Energy. The project adds to the already operating 6.5MW Wanikasou hydroelectric project and together they will have greenhouse gas savings of 25,000 tonnes per annum.
Ararat Community Fund recipients announced (PDF 10k)
Pacific Hydro made the first payments to local recipients under its ground breaking Sustainable Communities Fund at a reception held today at the Rural City of Ararat council chambers. Launched in late 2005 the Fund is a long term commitment by Pacific Hydro to make annual payments to organisations within the local communities in which it operates.
Hidroelectrica La Higuera, a 50/50 joint venture company with Pacific Hydro Limited and Statkraft Norfund Power Invest, has successfully registered the 155 MW run of river La Higuera project with the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Executive Board, the mandated authority of the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Pacific Hydro Launches Wind Farm Community Fund (PDF 16k)
The Sustainable Communities Fund will provide financial support to organisations and individuals that are working to make a positive and lasting contribution to their communities. Funding for the initiative is sourced as a percentage of revenue from existing wind farms and will be made available every year for as long as the project is operating.
Financial Close of US$270 Million La Higuera Hydro Project (PDF 17k)
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, announced yesterday that it had achieved financial close for the 155 megawatt (MW), La Higuera Hydro development in Chile. The project has been developed by Pacific Hydro and its joint venture partner, Norwegian based energy company, Stratkraft Norfund Power Invest (SN Power).
State Based Renewable Energy Target (PDF 16k)
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, welcomes today’s announcement by Victorian Premier Steve Bracks that they will look to introduce a state based scheme to increase the uptake of renewable energy.
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, announced today that its Fijian joint venture, Sustainable Energy Limited (SEL), is set to participate in the multibillion dollar European Emissions Trading scheme having received Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) registration for its two Fijian hydro electric power projects. This is just the 25th project in the world to achieve CDM registration.
ASX Market Release - Removal from Official List (PDF 33k)
ASX Market Release - Suspension from Official Quotation (PDF 15k)
IFM Issues Notice of Compulsory Acquisition following Takeover Bid (PDF 40k)
Notice of change of interests of substantial holder (PDF 411k)
IFM acquires more than 90% of Pacific Hydro and will proceed to compulsory acquisition (PDF 14k)
IFM acquires more than 90% of Pacific Hydro and will proceed to compulsory acquisition. IFM Renewable Energy Pty Ltd (“IFM”) announces that, as at 9:30am Friday 8 July 2005, it had a relevant interest in 90.41% of Pacific Hydro's issued shares.