David Carroll
Wartsila says signals must be right to safeguard battery investment
One of the biggest players in Australia’s surging battery energy storage system market says regulators and policy makers must establish effective frameworks for market access and get the market signals right to ensure continued investment.
Tender launched seeking 6 GW of wind and solar for NEM
Registration for the Australian government’s fourth Capacity Investment Scheme tender is now open with this latest competitive auction for underwriting contracts targeting 6 GW of new solar and wind projects.
Rooftop solar rollout reduces manufacturer’s grid reliance
Packaging manufacturing and recycling giant Visy Industries has announced the deployment of a combined 4.5 MW of solar across the rooftops at seven of its Australian sites as it seeks to reduce its reliance on grid-supplied electricity.
Trina seeks approval for 1 GWh battery project in Victoria
Chinese solar giant Trina Solar has lodged plans to build a 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Victoria as part of a broader strategy that aims to deliver more than 6.5 GW of large-scale renewable energy generation and storage projects across Australia.
EnergyConnect transmission project reaches tri-state milestone
The New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria power grids have been successfully connected with the $2.3 billion EnergyConnect transmission infrastructure project now live, enabling renewable energy to be shared directly between the three states.
Vast unlocks funding to fuel concentrated solar power plant plans
Vast Renewables has unlocked $30 million of federal government funding which it says will help ramp up manufacturing capacity for its concentrated solar thermal technology and advance construction plans for its first large-scale solar thermal project.
Australia on track to meet 2030 43% emission’s reduction target, on latest figures
Australia is on track to reach the Albanese government’s 43% emissions reduction target by 2030, according to the most recent analysis by the Climate Change department.
Engie signs ‘virtual battery’ deal with Neoen for Victoria battery
Renewables developer Engie has signed a “virtual battery” deal with fellow French company Neoen that will allow it access to the 40 MW of the Victoria Big Battery.
NSW provides green light for second 2 GWh battery in two days
The New South Wales clean energy transition is ramping up with the state government providing planning approval for a second 2 GWh battery energy storage system in as many days.
FRV announces production milestone for 300 MW Walla Walla Solar Farm
The 300 MW Walla Walla Solar Farm in southern New South Wales, hailed as one of the state’s biggest, has begun generating power less than two years after Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia reached financial close on the project.
