Wartsila to supply battery system for 1.4 GWh EnergyAustralia project
Finland’s Wartsila Energy has been engaged by EnergyAustralia to supply and commission the battery system for the 350 MW / 1,400 MWh Wooreen energy storage project being developed in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.
EPBC clears path for 320 MW solar and battery project
The way is clear for developer TotalEnergies is commence construction of a 320 MW solar and battery energy storage project in the New England region of New South Wales after the federal environment regulator ruled the project didn’t require its approval.
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.
Feedback sought on hybrid projects in next CIS tender for Western Australia
On the cusp of Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable successful proponent announcements, the federal government now calls for feedback on how to approach hybrid projects in the pending 2025 WEM Tender for Western Australia, opening mid-2025.
Fronius introduces lithium iron phosphate battery for rooftop solar
Austrian manufacturer Fronius has launched its first battery system using 15.8 kWh lihtium iron phosphate cells with a capacity of 63 kWh when up to four units are connected in parallel.
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.
Northern Territory home and business solar battery scheme sees spike in uptake
The Northern Territory government’s expanded home and business solar battery Scheme has seen a surge in uptake since it was more than doubled from $5,000 to $12,000.
Largest New South Wales long-duration storage tender to date awarded
Three companies have been awarded long-duration storage, long-term energy service agreements from the New South Wales Roadmap Tender 5, which at 1 GW / 13.7 GWh, is the largest to date.
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.
