Daily Energy News Podcast | Origin Scraps 870 MW Wind Farm, Bell Bay's $200M Bailout & 1 MW Solar Rebate Goes Live

In today's episode for Thursday, 1 October 2026, Origin Energy delivers a major blow to the New England Renewable Energy Zone by abandoning the 870 MW Skye Ridge wind farm due to escalating capital costs, while Queensland completes the 506 MW Wambo wind farm. In Tasmania, Canberra and Hobart unite behind a $200 million rescue package and a five-year Hydro Tasmania power contract to keep the historic Bell Bay aluminium smelter operating. Meanwhile, landmark national energy policies take effect today: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme expands from 100 kW to 1 MW, unlocking 20% upfront discounts for commercial roofs, and Victoria's Midday Power Saver goes live offering three hours of free daily power. Plus, APA takes an 80% stake in the 400 MW Brigalow gas peaker, Energy Vault secures planning consent for the 1 GWh Stoney Creek battery, and Ampol acquires a major EV charging network for $225 million. Proudly brought to you by EServices4U—from commercial solar and battery storage modeling to Single Line Diagram audits, EServices4U is your trusted partner in technical energy compliance. Visit eservices4u.com.au today.