Australian big battery market building towards record year
Australia has firmed as the world’s fourth-largest market for utility scale batteries with new data from research consultancy Rystad Energy revealing that almost 3 GW / 8 GWh of battery energy storage projects have started construction in the first seven months of 2024.
Paris’ solar-powered Olympic village to become collective self-consumption hub
After the end of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 15 solar power plants installed on the roofs of buildings in the athletes’ village will be integrated into a collective self-consumption operation once the future residents of the district have taken possession of the premises.
Philippines announces renewables, energy storage auction
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has said that energy storage and maximising the country’s existing renewable energy infrastructure will be a major theme for its next green energy auction. GEA-4 will take place in the final quarter of 2024.
Pole-mounted community battery trials roll out in regional New South Wales
State-owned infrastructure company Essential Energy has partnered with retailer Origin Energy to rollout 35 pole-mounted community battery energy storage systems across New South Wales to trial peak demand management.
Libra reveals plans for giant 3.4 GWh Bremer battery project
Libra Energy has unveiled its first major Australian renewables project, announcing plans to build an 850 MW / 3,400 MWh battery energy storage system in southeast Queensland to help soak up excess solar energy and stabilise the grid supply and demand during peak hours.
Clean energy developer boosts circular economy with solar panel recycling deal
Italy-headquartered renewables developer Enel Green Power Australia has committed its 2.8 million solar panels powering current or planned assets to a circular economy by signing a long-term agreement with solar panel upcycling specialists, Elecsome.
FRV secures $1.2 billion financing for 1 GW Australian portfolio
Renewable energy and battery storage developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures says it has raised more than $1.2 billion in new debt finance for its Australian clean energy assets, including its first standalone battery project planned for Victoria.
Building materials manufacturer installs 962 kW rooftop solar system
A 962 kW rooftop solar system installed atop building materials manufacturer Etex Australia’s facility at Matraville in New South Wales is expected to satisfy almost 20% of the plant’s energy demand, delivering a return on investment inside three years.
Ark advances plan for 500 MW solar farm and 2,200 MWh battery
Ark Energy has confirmed the development application for a 500 MW solar farm and 2,200 MWh battery energy storage system planned for northern New South Wales has been lodged with the state planning department.
MPower hits mid-scale milestone with Narromine project exporting at 100%
Less than six months after site works commenced for a 5 MW solar project near Narromine in western New South Wales, developer MPower has announced that the power plant has achieved commercial operations and commenced generating revenue.
