David Carroll
Waratah Super Battery starts operations as ‘shock absorber’
The Waratah Super Battery has commenced working as a giant “shock absorber” for the electricity grid with New South Wales transmission network operator Transgrid enabling what it says is the largest monitoring and control system of its kind in the country.
Watchdog warning as solar and battery installs surge
Solar and battery installers, retailers and suppliers have been put on notice by the consumer watchdog as new data shows Australians are investing in solar and home batteries at an unprecedented rate, bolstered by federal and state government incentives.
Marinus Link undersea cable lands environmental approval
The Marinus Link undersea electricity connector between Tasmania and Victoria has secured federal environmental approval a day after state and Commonwealth governments announced a positive final investment decision for the 750 MW first stage of the project.
FRV Australia reaches financial close on its biggest battery
Saudi-backed Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia is advancing plans to build what will be its biggest battery project in the country after reaching a final investment decision on a 500 MWh energy storage system proposed for southern Victoria.
Green Gold wins council approval for sub-5 MW solar and storage plans
South Australia-based renewables developer Green Gold Energy has received local council planning approval for a 4.95 MW solar farm, along with battery energy storage, to be built in western New South Wales.
Reforms to ease net zero transition costs
Getting our response to climate change right will be crucial to getting Australia back on the path to productivity growth. With the right policy settings, we can limit the costs of decarbonising and speed up approvals to unlock the opportunities of cheaper, more abundant clean energy. We can also improve housing to be more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Renewables developers shift focus in search for project sites
Renewable energy developers are increasingly shifting their focus to pre-approved “progressed” solar, wind, and battery project sites that are ready for construction as Australia’s clean energy rollout continues.
Australia Post delivers rooftop solar to Queensland sites
Australia Post is continuing its deployment of rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems as part of the company’s multi-million-dollar energy efficiency program, announcing plans to deploy more than 1.2 MW of PV capacity at sites in Queensland.
OX2 secures federal tick for NSW solar, storage project
A 90 MW solar farm and four-hour battery energy storage system planned for the Richmond Valley in northern New South Wales has passed through the federal environmental approvals process in just 30 business days.
AGL to build 11.2 MW community battery fleet in SA
AGL Energy continues its push into community power, announcing plans to build and operate a portfolio of community batteries located across metropolitan and regional South Australia.
