David Carroll
Victorian solar installer fined $40,000 for ignoring falls risk
A Victorian solar installation company that “repeatedly” put workers at risk when working at height has been convicted of failing to provide or maintain a safe workplace and fined $40,000.
Akaysha fast tracks 710 MWh of battery projects with new financing
Akaysha Energy has secured $250 million in new financing that will accelerate the development of two large-scale battery projects in Queensland set to add a combined 710 MWh of energy storage capacity to the National Electricity Market.
ASIC sues Magnis Energy over US battery plant
Australia’s corporate watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Sydney-based Magnis Energy Technologies and its executive chairman for allegedly failing to disclose details about the “true situation” at the lithium-ion battery company’s United States manufacturing facility.
China’s pivot to renewables presents challenges and opportunities for Australia
China’s energy landscape is undergoing a staggering transformation propelled by its leadership in cleantech innovation, declining costs in renewable energy technologies and a massive acceleration of its renewables build out, underpinned by central policy support that sees decarbonisation as a key economic goal.
Neoen makes call on Collie battery after winning second AEMO contract
French renewable energy and storage developer Neoen has initiated construction of the next stage of what will be one of Australia’s largest battery energy storage systems after securing a second four-hour capacity services contract for Western Australia’s main electricity grid.
Singapore developer reveals 1 GW solar farm plan for north Queensland
The renewables arm of Singapore-based fund manager Cambridge RE Partners has unveiled plans for its first Australian project, announcing it has submitted a development application to establish a 300 MW solar farm in northern Queensland.
Developers secure approval for four-hour big battery in WA wheatbelt
Australian clean energy developers Atmos Renewables and Nomad Energy have received the green light for a 100 MW, four-hour battery energy storage system to be built near Merredin in Western Australia’s central Wheatbelt region.
Fastest energy change in history is still underway
In 2023 solar photovoltaics and wind comprised about 80% of global net generation capacity additions. Four times as much new solar and wind electricity generation capacity was installed in 2023 as compared with all other electricity sources combined.
JV partners push ahead with large-scale solar plans in NZ
The rollout of large-scale solar in New Zealand continues to gather pace with renewables developer FRV Australia and joint venture partner Genesis Energy announcing that construction proper has commenced on a 47 MW solar farm at Lauriston on the country’s South Island.
Vena hits commercial stage with 125 MW Queensland solar plant
Singapore-based renewables developer Vena Energy has launched commercial operations of a 125 MW solar farm in Queensland’s Western Downs region that is backed by a long-term offtake agreement with global tech giant Amazon.
