David Carroll
Cyberattack highlights energy grid security concerns
Just days after a federal government-funded research body warned of potential cyber risks for Australia’s energy grids due to foreign-made solar technology, Sydney-headquartered wholesale energy software supplier Energy One has suffered a data breach.
Alinta plans big battery to support WA energy transition
Power utility Alinta Energy is progressing the development of a 100 MW/200 MWh big battery at Wagerup in southwest Western Australia that it says will provide support for the state’s main grid and facilitate the increased penetration of renewable energy.
Study shows biosolar rooftop system benefits power output
A group of Australian researchers say they have confirmed the benefits of combining rooftop solar installations with ‘green’ roofs with new research showing the combination increased solar generation by as much as 107% during peak periods.
CEFC warns more needed after record investment in renewables
The Australian government’s green bank has invested a record $1.2 billion (USD 770 million) in large-scale renewables projects in the past financial year but has warned “a lot more” needs to be done to reach 82% renewables by 2030.
Cimic subsidiary snaps up 250 MW Queensland solar project
Cimic Group subsidiary Pacific Partnerships has added a second large-scale solar project to its portfolio having purchased the development rights for the 250 MW Hopeland Solar Farm planned for southwest Queensland.
Cambridge completes Australian first install of modular solar solution
Prefabricated solar that integrates single-axis tracking technology has been deployed in Australia for the first time with United Kingdom-headquartered Cambridge Energy announcing a 2.3 MW system has been successfully installed at a mine site in Western Australia.
Brookfield teams with Envision on Australian renewable energy push
Brookfield Asset Management has inked a deal with Chinese multinational Envision Group to explore opportunities for manufacturing of clean energy equipment in Australia to support its plan to develop up to 14 GW of renewable generation and storage facilities in the country within the next decade.
Genex reaches construction milestone on 2 GWh pumped hydro project
The first pumped hydro energy storage project to be delivered in Australia in 40 years is on track for energisation in 2024 with developer Genex Power announcing that the Kidston pumped hydro project is now more than halfway through construction.
Atmos adds 112 MW solar farm to renewables portfolio
Australian clean energy outfit Atmos Renewables has acquired the 112.5 MW Karadoc Solar Farm in northwest Victoria after striking a deal with German-headquartered renewable energy developer BayWa r.e..
Horizon turns on solar and storage solution in remote WA
The town of Sandstone in Western Australia’s remote Midwest region is now being powered by renewable energy with state-owned regional utility Horizon Power unveiling a 163 kW solar facility coupled with a 759 kWh battery energy storage system.
