David Carroll
NSW announces tender round for large-scale wind, solar and storage
New South Wales has reached another milestone in its transition from coal-fired power generation to renewables-based electricity with the state government announcing the start date for a tender process expected to deliver at least 2,500 GWh of new annual generation and 600 MW of long-duration storage.
Turnbull backs US solar energy company’s technology to decarbonise heavy industry
Former Australian prime minister Malcom Turnbull has joined the advisory board of resurrected American concentrated solar thermal energy company GlassPoint as it looks to target mining and manufacturing companies with its clean energy technology.
There’s a smart way to push Labor harder on emissions cuts – without reigniting the climate wars
The fate of Labor’s 2030 climate policy hangs in the balance as the Greens and other climate-conscious crossbenchers this week consider pushing the government harder on emissions reduction.
UQ targets testing platform to fast-track large-scale grid connections
University of Queensland researchers will seek to develop and test a new platform designed to help streamline the process of connecting large-scale renewable projects to the grid after landing a $498,000 grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
ACT accelerates move to EVs with plan to ban new petrol cars from 2035
The Australian Capital Territory is set to become the first Australian state or territory to phase out fossil fuel-powered vehicles with the government announcing plans to put the brakes on the sale of new petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles from 2035.
Viva strikes deal for 2.5 MW electrolyser as states pursue green hydrogen highway
Geelong oil refinery owner Viva Energy is driving ahead with plans to establish Australia’s first publicly accessible commercial green hydrogen refuelling station in Victoria, announcing it has placed a $5.93 million (€4 million) purchase order with Norwegian company Nel Hydrogen for the supply of a 2.5 MW electrolyser.
Victorian Opposition unveils residential solar and storage strategy
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has vowed to “turbo-charge renewables”, promising at least one million additional Victorian homes would have solar PV and battery energy storage systems installed by 2035 if the Coalition is voted in at the November state election.
Albanese lays out radical new vision for Australia: clean energy exporter and green manufacturer
Gone are the days when the federal government would cheer on Australia’s fossil fuel exports to the exclusion of all else, while seemingly doing everything in its power to hold back the switch to renewables.
FRV points to refinancing move as sign investor appetite is ‘growing’
The Australian arm of global renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has pointed to the refinancing of its 100 MW Lilyvale Solar Farm in Queensland as a sign of renewed investor confidence in the nation’s renewables sector.
South Energy progresses plans for 392 MW of solar and storage projects
Australian renewables developer South Energy has announced a series of “significant milestones” with a trio of large-scale solar PV and battery projects, with an aggregated capacity of more than 390 MW, getting the tick of approval from relevant authorities.
