Origin lands $70 million to progress Hunter green hydrogen hub
The New South Wales Hunter region, for decades a hub for coal and steel industries, has been tapped to play a major role in Australia’s decarbonised energy future with the federal government announcing it will invest $70 million (USD 47.58 million) to further the development of a green hydrogen manufacturing hub in the region.
Police investigate death of worker at NSW solar farm
A coroner’s report is to be prepared following the death of a 41-year-old man following a “workplace accident” at the Wellington North Solar Farm being constructed near Dubbo in western New South Wales.
Countrywide nears final decision on Tasmanian green hydrogen projects
Countrywide Hydrogen said it is progressing towards a final investment decision on three green hydrogen projects planned for Tasmania following the selection of the suppliers to provide the electrolyser systems and storage technology and the appointment of a construction contractor.
Solahart launches Tesla giveaway to mark 70th milestone
Australian solar industry pioneer Solahart is offering its customers the chance to win a Tesla electric vehicle as part of its 70th birthday celebrations.
VoltStorage unveils vanadium redox flow battery for commercial use
Germany battery manufacturer VoltStorage has unveiled a containerised 50 kWh vanadium redox flow battery that is designed to optimise self-consumption in commercial and industrial PV systems.
Batteries and virtual lines offer alternative to controversial new transmission lines
Australia’s power grid was built to transport power from coal-fired power stations or the Snowy Hydro scheme to large cities and industrial precincts. The large transmission lines were designed with generation supply and demand, the shortest routes, and cost in mind.
Solar and storage solution to power Blyth big battery project
Construction activities at renewables developer Neoen’s 200 MW/400 MWh Blyth Battery project site in South Australia’s mid-north will be powered by solar with off-grid power solutions specialist Commodore Australia deploying a hybrid PV and storage system at the remote location.
Rio Tinto teams with Sumitomo to build hydrogen plant
Resources giant Rio Tinto will team with Japanese industrial heavyweight Sumitomo Corporation to build a green hydrogen production plant on Queensland’s central coast as part of a $111 million (USD 74.64 million) ‘world first’ project which aims to lower carbon emissions from the alumina refining process.
South Korean power giant joins 50 GW West Australia green hydrogen project
An international consortium planning to build a 50 GW renewable energy hub in Australia’s southwest has signed an early agreement with Korea’s largest electricity utility to advance the development of what would be one of the world’s largest green hydrogen production facilities.
Flow battery capacity and longevity boosted by unexpected ingredient
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in America have demonstrated the use of sugar water to improve the performance of flow batteries for grid-scale energy storage.
