Off-grid lessons help drive new Vaulta battery tech
Battery manufacturer Vaulta is using lessons learned from Australia’s growing off-grid energy sector to spearhead the development of its next-generation battery energy storage technology.
Government revels in record renewable investment and declining emissions
New data released by the federal government and Clean Energy Regulator indicate a record delivery of renewable energy investment and declining emissions in Australia.
Trinasolar inks storage solutions AI research deal with Singapore university
Trinasolar has signed a technology research collaboration agreement with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to develop artificial intelligence-driven tools to enhance diverse energy storage applications.
ARENA opens $46 million community battery funding initiative second round
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched a $46.3 million second round of its community batteries funding initiative to deploy community batteries across Australia and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.
Hydro Tasmania virtual power plant kicks first of 39 community battery goals
Two federally funded community batteries with a combined capacity of 700 kW / 1,400 kWh have been installed at the Brisbane Lions’ clubhouse; the first in a rollout of 39 to be managed by Hydro Tasmania’s virtual power plant.
VSPC eyes cathode powder global supply chain with $30 million ARENA grant
Queensland manufacturing company VSPC has been granted $30 million non-recourse funding to commercialise a new process for manufacturing cathode powder used in lithium-ion batteries.
Hybrid solar vanadium battery system withstands Australia’s harsh weather
Energy solutions company Australian Flow Batteries has rolled out its containerised solar vanadium battery system in Western Australia, which can be stowed in less than an hour to protect modules during the region’s annual cyclone season.
AGL provides solar and storage to power Riverina almond farm
AGL Energy has completed the installation of a bespoke solar and battery energy storage project that will help power a commercial almond orchard in New South Wales with any excess power to be fed into the national electricity grid.
Breakthrough research boosts Li-ion battery stability, efficiency and density
South Korean scientists have developed a breakthrough lithium-ion battery technology by modifying the LNMO cathodes that enhances stability and efficiency, boosts battery lifespan, and energy density of Li-ion batteries.
Communities hit by outages get solar powered energy hubs for backup
Solar powered energy hubs are ready to help keep the lights on for 24 Victorian communities as part of a $7.5 million state government program to build energy resilience when faced with prolonged outage.
