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.
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.
Game changer HumeLink invites clean energy developers to get connected
The nation-critical transmission project HumeLink is open for connection to solar and wind generators and energy storage facilities to help accelerate Australia’s clean energy transition.
NSW solar and storage project greenlit for decommissioned coal mine site
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has received environmental approval to build the 135 MW Muswellbrook solar farm at a decommissioned coal mine in the Hunter region.
Big battery asset pipeline forecast to recharge AGL’s future earnings
AGL Energy’s end of financial year results see earnings growth from its battery portfolio and is banking on its future renewable energy development pipeline to herald more of the same as aging coal fired power phases out over the coming decade.
$400 million raise supports growth of Atmos Renewables platform
A trio of superannuation giants have pumped $400 million into Australian solar, wind, and battery storage developer Atmos Renewables with the funds to support two projects that will take the company’s portfolio above 1.5 GW.
Stor-Energy lodges plans for up to 3,530 MWh of storage at three sites
The proposed battery energy storage systems would provide long-duration storage across two battery systems at three sites in Queensland and New South Wales.
Samsung gets notice to proceed for 250 MW battery in Victoria
The Australian arm of South Korean industrial giant Samsung C&T is set to start work on the 250 MW / 500 MWh Gnarwarre battery energy storage project being developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures in southern Victoria.
AERL secures CEC approval for 5.12 kWh modular battery
Energy technology manufacturer Australian Energy Research Laboratories has announced that its 5.12 kWh LiFe2 modular battery has been approved by the Clean Energy Council, making it eligible for state and federal government rebates.
