CSIRO electrolysis trial promises solid solution for hard to abate industries
Results from a CSIRO electrolyser 1,000-hour pilot have demonstrated successful efficiency, durability and low cost operation in a game-changing trial of hydrogen production using its tubular solid oxide electrolysis technology.
Solar projects forecast to drive $5.4 billion construction boom to 2026
A Sydney-headquartered industry research and forecasting company Macromonitor report has forecast investment in solar will rise 70% over the coming two years to $5.4 billion but overall renewable energy generation infrastructure investment will peak soon after.
WA gets 800 MWh renewables boost with completion of Kwinana stage two
Western Australia’s state-owned gentailer Synergy has completed the installation of Kwinana battery Stage 2, and together with Stage 1 will power 450,000 Perth households for up to four hours.
NEM review takes pro-active approach to future-proof rapid renewables uptake
Future-proofing a grid after coal-fired power generation phases out, has prompted an Australian government review of the National Electricity Market to promote investment in firmed reliable renewable energy such as rooftop solar, utility scale projects, and storage capacity.
Three sub-5 MW solar farms completed and energised across three states
A prolific mid-scale solar farm developer has successfully completed and energised three 5 MW solar farms in regional New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, delivering localised, clean energy solutions directly to the grid.
Future multi-billion dollar transmission upgrades to boost Queenslands grid-scale solar
An Oxford Economics Australia report has found electricity construction activity has been at a record high of $19.2 billion over FY24, and with an expected investment of $5 billion a year to FY30, the way forward for large solar projects is clear, especially for Queensland.
$500,000 ANU battery research win on back of Eku Energy’s big BESS build
London-headquartered Eku Energy has committed $500,000 to the Australian National University’s battery storage and grid integration program as construction begins on the Williamsdale big battery in the Australian Capital Territory.
Monford scores EPC contract for 260 MW Glenellen solar farm in NSW
Developer of the 260 MW Glenellen solar farm in southern New South Wales, Canberra-based energy company Global Power Generation Australia, has awarded Perth-headquartered infrastructure specialist Monford Group the project’s EPC contract.
World’s largest 3.5 GW Terra solar project breaks ground in the Philippines
Phillippines renewable energy companies have broken ground on the 3.5 GW Terra Solar and 4.5 GWh battery storage project, tipped to be the world’s largest integrated solar and battery facility.
Hydrogen-capable turbines secured to power South Australian hydrogen plant
Western Australia-headquartered utility ATCO Australia has chosen United States electricity giant GE Vernova to supply 100% hydrogen-capable turbines for the proposed Whyalla hydrogen plant in South Australia.
