Amp reaches financial close on South Australian battery
Canadian developer Amp Energy has achieved financial close on the first stage of its 250 MW / 500 MWh Bungama battery energy storage and 339 MW (dc) solar project being built near Port Pirie in South Australia.
Potentia nurtures asset portfolio with 1 GW of new acquisitions
Sydney-headquartered clean energy developer Potentia Energy has acquired over 1 GW of Australian renewable assets in agreements with CVC Dif and Cbus Super.
Australian grid-scale battery storage earns $69.5M in Q4, 2024
Net revenue for Australian grid-connected battery energy storage systems more than doubled in year-on-year comparisons of the final quarter.
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.
EDP Renewables plans multiple solar and storage sites for inland city
Plans to build three “town-scale” solar plants and battery energy storage systems in the central western New South Wales city of Orange have been submitted to the local council by the Australian arm of Singapore-headquartered developer EDP Renewables.
Pacific pushes ahead with solar and batteries for off-grid system
A 26 MW hybrid power system being constructed at a remote New South Wales mine site has knocked out another milestone with developer Pacific Energy confirming the power conversion units are all in place and about 50% of the solar farm electrical works have been completed.
ACEN proposes agrisolar project in New England renewable energy zone
Acen Australia is proposing to develop a 320 MW agrisolar and 1,400 MWac two-hour battery storage system project in the New England renewable energy zone with a potential lifespan of 50 years.
Ampyr Energy takes control of 1 GWh big battery project
Renewables developer Ampyr Australia plans to fast track the development of a 1 GWh battery energy storage system in central New South Wales after buying out former project partner Shell Energy.
Modo Energy forecasts big future for NEM battery fleet
Australia’s grid-scale battery fleet is forecast to grow rapidly in the next three years with market analytics platform Modo Energy revealing 16.8 GW / 42.8 GWh of battery energy storage projects are in the pipeline in the National Electricity Market through to 2027.
TotalEnergies seeks green tick for 320 MW solar and battery project
French energy company TotalEnergies is seeking Australian government approval to develop a 320 MW solar farm and 320 MW / 780 MWh battery energy storage system in the New England region of New South Wales.
