SunCable sharpens focus on domestic element of project
The company planning to build what would be the world’s biggest intercontinental solar generation and energy storage project in the Northern Territory has appointed new leadership to help lead the project’s domestic component.
Genex names EPC contractor for 775 MW solar project
Genex Power has tapped PCL Construction as its preferred engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the up to 775 MW first stage of the Bulli Creek solar project being developed in southeast Queensland.
EDP snaps up 1.5 GW portfolio in Australian market move
Global clean energy major EDP Renewables has expanded its presence into Australia with the acquisition of Canberra-based solar and energy storage developer ITP Development in a deal that adds more than 1.5 GW of wind and solar projects to its portfolio.
Akaysha preps for arrival of ‘superload’ at Waratah battery site
Construction of the 850 MW / 1680 MWh Waratah Super Battery is well underway with developer Akaysha Energy announcing that the first of three high voltage transformers to be deployed as part of the project is due to arrive at the New South Wales site in the coming days.
Origin adds 650 MWh big battery to Victorian assets
Energy generating and retailing major Origin Energy has given the green light for a 300 MW / 650 MWh big battery to be built alongside its 566 MW gas-fired power station at Mortlake in southwest Victoria.
Atmos, Nomad unveil 400 MWh battery to start 1 GW renewables rollout
Australian clean energy developers Atmos Renewables and Nomad Energy have unveiled plans for a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage project that marks the start of a collaboration that is expected to deliver more than 1 GW of renewable energy projects in Western Australia by 2030.
Ace Power lands connection agreements for battery pair
Renewables developer Ace Power has secured its first grid connection agreements with the market operator for two battery energy storage projects in Australia, in what it says is a major milestone for the company.
New joint venture targets 2 GW solar and storage build-out
Hong Kong-based private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has teamed with Asian energy storage business BW ESS in a renewable energy venture that intends to develop more than 2 GW of utility-scale solar and battery projects in Australia.
EnergyCo announces access rights update for Central-West Orana REZ
Renewable energy generators chasing access rights to the new Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone network will be presented with a streamlined application process as the New South Wales government prioritises achieving financial close on the network project.
EnergyAustralia announces plans for 600 MWh big battery in SA
EnergyAustralia says it will increase the capacity of a battery energy storage system to be built adjacent to its Hallett Power Station in South Australia from an initial 50 MW to 150 MW, and 200 MWh to 600 MWh, after the successful completion of the first stage.
