David Carroll
Energy transition speeds up as rooftop PV records tumble
Australia’s rooftop solar sector continues to shine bright with new data from the Australian Energy Market Operator revealing that distributed PV output across the main grid reached a record high in the final quarter of 2023.
Rio inks long-term offtake agreement for 1.1 GW Queensland solar plant
Resources giant Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest yet corporate power purchase agreement – agreeing to buy 100% of the output from European Energy Australia’s 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm to provide renewable power to its aluminium operations in Queensland.
Ausgrid turns to microgrid technology to support energy system into future
New South Wales electricity distributor Ausgrid is exploring the potential of solar-powered microgrids to enhance energy security for communities during extreme weather events and extended outages with construction having started on what will be the company’s first microgrid.
BHP searches for renewables to power Pilbara operations
Mega-miner BHP has reportedly put a request for proposal out to energy suppliers seeking new wind, solar and battery energy storage capacity as it progresses plans to electrify and decarbonise its mining operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Navigating the renewable space in 2024: What lessons can EPCs and government learn from 2023?
The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction industry stands at the nexus of innovation and change in the renewable energy sector where tendering processes and project approval rates will become critical focal points for many firms and broader developers.
DeGrussa solar and battery hub labelled ‘brilliant success’ as decommissioning begins
The largest integrated off-grid solar and battery storage facility in Australia when it was deployed, the DeGrussa solar and battery hub in remote Western Australia has reached end of life with asset owner Neoen confirming it is now planning to remove the more than 34,000 solar panels and rehabilitate the site.
Trina announces new dual-glass panel with 22.5% efficiency for C&I settings
Trina Solar is preparing to launch a new Vertex S+ series panel in Australia that features a maximum power output of 505 W and 22.5% efficiency and has been designed specifically for commercial and industrial applications.
Queensland builds on statewide network-connected battery program
A dozen new large-scale, network-connected batteries with a combined capacity of 48 MW / 96 MWh will be rolled out across Queensland as part of the state government’s strategy to support the continuing uptake of renewable energy and take the heat out of peak demand periods.
Time for a manufacturing renaissance, powered by renewables
With small policy adjustments, Australia can enjoy a manufacturing renaissance that delivers jobs, growth and emissions reductions.
Climate Capital achieves Tasmanian first with large-scale solar
The largest solar farm yet built in Tasmania is now online with developer and asset owner Climate Capital confirming that its 4.95 MW Bell Bay Solar Farm is officially exporting renewable electricity to the grid.
