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Race for NSW renewable energy zone role trimmed to three

Three groups of companies remain in the race to serve as network operator for Australia’s first coordinated renewable energy zone with the New South Wales government revealing its shortlist of candidates.

Regulator investigating potential $1.7 million solar panel fraud

A Western Australian solar PV company is being investigated by the Clean Energy Regulator amid concerns it falsified information relating to more than 500 solar panel installations that created about $1.7 million in Small-scale Technology Certificates.

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Development deal done for Queensland green hydrogen project

Queensland government-owned utility CS Energy has signed a deal with ASX-listed gas company Senex Energy to develop the Kogan Renewable Hydrogen Demonstration Plant, which is set to produce 50 tonnes of green hydrogen annually from behind-the-meter solar PV energy.

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Fortescue provides backing for Dutch solar module maker

Fortescue Future Industries continues to advance its green energy ambitions, announcing it will provide new funding for Dutch solar PV module maker HyET Solar in a move designed to accelerate a planned expansion of the company’s manufacturing plant in The Netherlands.

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Plans for giant green hydrogen project in WA revealed

Plans for a massive green hydrogen and ammonia production facility powered by more than 5GW of wind and solar PV generation in Western Australia have been revealed with the proponents of the estimated $10 billion project lodging an environmental assessment with the state government this week.

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Victorian Big Battery drives major revenue jump for Neoen

The 300MW/450MWh Victorian big battery has proven a financial winner for French renewable power producer Neoen which has reported its first-quarter revenue has jumped by more than one third.

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Maoneng reveals plans for 950MW solar-battery project

Australian energy developer Maoneng has unveiled ambitious plans to build an almost 1GW solar PV farm and battery energy storage facility in regional New South Wales.

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Vast Solar pushes ahead with ‘world-class’ solar thermal project

Australian solar thermal specialist Vast Solar has announced plans to build a 20MW concentrated solar thermal power plant with more than eight hours of energy storage near Port Augusta in South Australia after securing financial backing from the federal government.

Analysis shows solar leads way in employment stakes

New figures reveal Australia’s clean energy transition can be transformative for the nation’s regional communities, not only providing low-cost renewable energy but also generating long-term employment opportunities.

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Morrison government’s $50 million gas handout undermines climate targets and does nothing to improve energy security

Tuesday night’s federal budget confirmed the Morrison government will spend $50.3 million on gas projects in the Northern Territory, South Australia and the east coast.

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