David Carroll
Australia’s hydrogen is dream alive, but are we betting on right projects?
Producing hydrogen remains vital to Australia’s prosperity through the net-zero transition, according to a major strategy that lays a national pathway to becoming a global leader in the low-emissions technology.
Fortescue begins works on 50 MW green hydrogen project
Mining and energy group Fortescue has commenced construction of its first commercial-scale green hydrogen project as it pushes ahead with its plans to become a major force in hydrogen and renewable energy.
UQ tech captures PFAS chemicals for re-use in batteries
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed technology to remove harmful synthetic fluorine-based chemicals from water in order to re-purpose them for use in batteries.
Million home batteries could slash need for power lines
It’s no secret Australia has abundant and cheap renewable energy, especially wind and solar power. But yes, there are times when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow. We need energy storage to get us through those still nights and dreary days.
Huge 450 MW solar farm, 1.8 GWh battery approved for Victoria coal hub
The Victorian government has given the green light for construction on what is to be the state’s largest solar farm to begin, providing planning approval for a $651 million solar and battery energy storage project being developed in the Latrobe Valley.
Talga teams with Aurubis on recycled graphite battery anode project
Australian battery anode and advanced materials company Talga has struck a deal with German multimetals producer and recycler Aurubis AG to develop a recycled graphite anode product from materials sourced from used lithium-ion batteries.
French forecast service targets Australian solar
With Australia’s clean energy transformation ramping up, French solar energy and weather forecasting service provider Reuniwatt has unveiled plans to expand its operations in the country with the focus to include large-scale PV projects.
Telstra inks offtake deal for 200 MW NSW solar project
Telecommunications giant Telstra has added to its renewable energy portfolio, signing up to offtake power from a 200 MW solar farm being built in New South Wales by the Australian arm of Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of Spanish utility Naturgy Energy Group.
ReNu steps up Tasmanian green hydrogen strategy with solar offtake deal
Renewable energy company Climate Capital has confirmed it will push ahead with the development of a 9.95 MW solar farm in Tasmania’s north after inking an offtake agreement that is to support a series of green hydrogen production facilities and fuelling stations in the state.
Harmony secures consent for almost 150 MW of solar in NZ
United Kingdom-headquartered renewables developer Harmony Energy has been given the green light for two solar projects in New Zealand that will add almost 150 MW combined capacity to its portfolio.
