Trinasolar targeting ‘high-value’ markets
Yang Bao, Trinasolar’s president of global sales and marketing, recently spoke with pv magazine about the company’s strategy for the solar and energy storage business.
Alinta gives construction go-ahead for 250 MW battery project in South Australia
Alinta Energy has locked in construction of the first 250 MW / 1,000 MWh stage of a 500 MW, four-hour battery energy storage system planned for South Australia and appointed local construction firm GenusPlus Group as principal contractor.
Ace Power’s 8 GWh battery project clears federal hurdle
A battery energy storage system of up to 1 GW and 8 GWh capacity has been given the green light for northern New South Wales after securing environmental approval from the federal government.
Future NEM reliability forecast to flounder without investment increase
AEMO forecasts potential reliability gaps as early as 2026-27 in South Australia and 2027-28 in New South Wales, based on current committed and anticipated projects, but new investment would narrow the risks.
Eku Energy enters NZ with 300 MW battery project purchase
Eku Energy has bought a major battery energy storage project in New Zealand’s North Island to build out its storage assets.
GoodWe releases 112 kWh storage system for C&I solar
GoodWe has launched a 112 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial solar projects, featuring 96% round-trip efficiency and a 6,000-cycle lifespan. The system allows parallel connection for up to 450 kWh of total capacity.
Researchers report zinc-ion battery life breakthrough
Australian researchers are reporting a breakthrough with zinc-ion battery technology, developing a new method to significantly boost the structural stability of the cathode material that enables the battery to operate reliably for more than 5,000 charge-discharge cycles.
Potentia issues notice to proceed for 130 MW battery in NSW
Potentia Energy has given the go-ahead for a 130 MW battery energy storage project in New South Wales, saying the deployment of its grid-forming inverter technology will play a critical role in Australia’s renewable energy transition.
CleanPeak completes $465 million refinancing deal
Australian renewable energy infrastructure developer and operator CleanPeak Energy has closed a $465 million portfolio debt refinancing deal enabling it to move forward on several projects expected to achieve financial close in the next 12 months.
Sungrow battery energy storage system backs up almond farm solar array
AGL Energy has included Sungrow battery energy storage system technology with a solar array in New South Wales powering an almond farm that seeks to minimise its reliance on diesel fuel or the grid.
