David Carroll
Market analyst calls for change as solar farm development slows
A slowdown in large-scale solar farm development has not been enough to derail near record annual growth in Australia’s solar market with data from SunWiz showing 4.6 GW of PV capacity was installed across the country in 2023.
Edify gets green light for Queensland hydrogen hub
Australian renewables developer Edify Energy has been tapped by the federal government to lead the development of a hydrogen hub in the north Queensland city of Townsville as it looks to take advantage of growing global demand for green hydrogen.
Origin adds 650 MWh big battery to Victorian assets
Energy generating and retailing major Origin Energy has given the green light for a 300 MW / 650 MWh big battery to be built alongside its 566 MW gas-fired power station at Mortlake in southwest Victoria.
FranklinWH scores ticks of approval for home energy management system
A new AC-coupled residential storage solution, which integrates the use of solar, battery storage, energy control and management technologies, will be available to consumers in South Australia and Victoria after the product secured approval for use in the two states.
Atmos, Nomad unveil 400 MWh battery to start 1 GW renewables rollout
Australian clean energy developers Atmos Renewables and Nomad Energy have unveiled plans for a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage project that marks the start of a collaboration that is expected to deliver more than 1 GW of renewable energy projects in Western Australia by 2030.
Pacific delivers first hydrogen stand-alone power system for NT
Renewables company Pacific Energy has deployed a first-of-a-kind containerised hydrogen electrolyser and fuel cell as part of a technology development project that is exploring the feasibility of using hydrogen as a clean energy source and storage solution for the Northern Territory’s grids.
Ace Power lands connection agreements for battery pair
Renewables developer Ace Power has secured its first grid connection agreements with the market operator for two battery energy storage projects in Australia, in what it says is a major milestone for the company.
Consumers say bigger is better for rooftop solar but on a budget
Solar panel and system prices are on the decline but figures provided by energy industry analyst SunWiz show that an increasing number of Australian households are opting to forgo savings in search of increased generation capacity.
Pilot Energy lodges plans for 375 MW solar farm in WA’s mid-west
Oil and gas producer Pilot Energy has filed plans to build a 375 MWdc solar farm in Western Australia’s mid-west as part of the company’s longer-term strategy to leverage its existing assets into the production of clean energy.
Fortescue commits to major manufacturing facility in US
Fortescue has announced plans to open its first manufacturing centre in the United States, partnering with the state of Michigan to establish a production hub for automotive and heavy industry batteries, fast chargers and hydrogen electrolysers.
