Powercor plots microgrids to boost regional energy security
Victorian electricity distributor Powercor has identified a clutch of towns in the state’s central highlands region as possible hosts for community-scale microgrids as it works to deliver improved energy security and reliability for customers across the state.
Rooftop solar on Lion Energy’s radar for Queensland hydrogen hub
Australian oil and gas developer Lion Energy is considering utilising rooftop solar to help power an integrated green hydrogen generation and distribution facility approved for the Port of Brisbane in Queensland.
Aurizon turns to battery technology to power rail fleet
Rail freight company Aurizon is steering a project to develop the next generation of Australian freight trains, aiming to transition from diesel fuel to battery technology to power its fleet as it works to deliver zero-emissions capable freight locomotives.
APA powers up Australia’s largest remote grid solar farm
Gas and electricity company APA Group has launched Australia’s largest remote-grid solar farm, announcing the official opening of the 88 MW Dugald River Solar Farm in outback Queensland.
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.
