Solar and battery-backed microgrids planned for remote communities
The clean energy transition is extending its reach with three communities in the isolated far west of South Australia set to transition away from high-cost diesel generation to solar and battery energy storage-based microgrids.
NSW enters ‘deep transition’ phase in energy shift, says Transgrid
New South Wales grid operator Transgrid expects renewable energy to expand from 40% of the state’s electricity supply today to 90% in 2035, when it anticipates almost all coal-fired power plants will have closed.
Macquarie-backed Blueleaf progresses 3 GW solar and storage plan for Malaysia
Macquarie-owned renewables platform Blueleaf Energy will explore the potential development of 3 GW of solar PV and battery energy storage projects in Malaysia after striking a deal with a local advisory firm.
EcoFlow launches stackable battery system in Australia
United States-headquartered manufacturer EcoFlow has introduced into the Australian market a 6 kWh residential battery and power backup system that can be expanded to provide up to 30 kWh of capacity.
Ace seeks federal approval for ’24/7′ solar and storage project
Plans for a 141 MWdc solar farm to be developed alongside a 480 MWh battery energy storage system in central New South Wales have joined the queue for federal environmental approval.
Insurer flags rising home fire costs as lithium-ion battery incidents increase
Trans-Tasman insurance company Suncorp says the heightened levels of fire risk that come with the growing use of lithium-ion batteries is pushing premiums up.
Victoria plans six REZs to deliver clean energy transition
Six new renewable energy zones that could deliver up to 35.2 GW of new solar, wind and storage developments by 2040 form the backbone of the Victorian government’s long-term plan to increase the state’s renewable energy generation as coal-fired power stations close.
Gentari and PCL Construction turn first sod on renewable energy zone project
Malaysia-headquartered clean energy solutions provider Gentari has broken ground on the Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage (MSES) project in the heart of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
How long do residential solar batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
Unlocking CER: addressing data sharing barriers with retailer participation
The role of consumer energy resources is central to Australia’s energy transition, but without quality data and effective data sharing frameworks, the full value of CER cannot be realised for system operators, for markets, or for consumers.
