Energy transition technology startups raise record funds
Three Australia-based alumni of climate tech startup accelerator EnergyLab raised a collective $124 million in 2023 for their renewables and energy transition concepts.
Community coalition renews fight against HumeLink transmission project
A coalition of community groups have branded the estimated $4.9 billion HumeLink transmission project defective and the New South Wales government reckless to ignore safety and environmental concerns.
Victorian DNSPs explore grid flexibility solution
Victorian distribution network service providers CitiPower and Powercor have partnered with United Kingdom-based software provider Piclo which is to deliver a cloud-based digital marketplace platform designed to improve grid flexibility.
Quality programs underway at Aldoga solar farm
Acciona Energia’s 380 MW Aldoga solar farm, under-construction in Queensland, has engaged Spanish-headquartered Enertis Applus to initiate quality programs.
H2EX and Black and Veatch assess white hydrogen potential of South Australian site
Australian-owned hydrogen and helium technology company H2EX, and US-based Black and Veatch conduct 5,991 square kilometre study on Eyre Peninsula in pursuit of white hydrogen.
Genex 50 MW / 100 MWh Bouldercombe Battery Project operational
Genex’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), the Bouldercombe Battery Project (BBP) in Rockhampton, Queensland is fully operational, following 2023 fire incident.
SolarPlus launches its latest generation of ‘smart energy simulator’ software
New software released to serve both installers and consumers. The software aims to recommend optimal solar panel configuration and use of the solar energy by the household.
Hybrid power systems fuel renewable energy pathway for gold producer
Australian renewables infrastructure provider, Pacific Energy, has completed and delivered four solar-BESS-gas hybrid systems, which have a combined capacity of 82 MW, to gold producer Westgold Resources.
CEC finds utility scale financial commitments fall short of target in 2023
A new Clean Energy Council report finds large-scale solar commissioning up but financial commitments below what is needed for the 6 GW annual generation required under Australia’s 82% renewables-by-2030 target.
ACEN and BrightNight to develop 1 GW of renewables in Philippines
Both active in the Australian renewables market, Philippines-based energy company ACEN has partnered with United States-headquartered producer BrightNight to develop the latter’s 1 GW renewable power portfolio in the Philippines.
