First Nations corporation secures 5% equity stake in $340 million big battery
A First Nations community-led corporation located in Wellington, New South Wales, has secured a 5% equity stake in the $340 million Bulabul Battery, formerly known as the Wellington battery storage system, and in partnership with AMPYR Australia.
Draft review maps consumer energy resources integration reform
Solar generation and rooftop solar are among the biggest catalysts of change to the National Electricity Market, which a draft government review aims to stabilise and improve through nine reform recommendations.
Battery recycling centre launched at University of Adelaide
The federal government’s Australian Research Council has launched a new training centre in South Australia that will seek to provide industry-led solutions for the recovery, reuse and recycling of battery waste in Australia.
Irish developer eyes 2,000 MWh renewables park in Queensland
Ireland-based renewables developer DP Energy has unveiled plans to build a 500 MW / 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system alongside a 1,400 MW wind farm in northwest Queensland.
Pacific Green and Zen Energy sign 1.5 GWh BESS tolling agreement
UK-based battery developer Pacific Green has entered into an agreement with Australian energy retailer Zen Energy for 10-year tolling arrangements across three of its planned battery energy storage system projects.
Construction begins on big battery in WA Wheatbelt
The Western Australian government has announced that construction has begun on a large-scale battery energy storage system that is to help strengthen and stabilise one of the world’s most isolated grids.
Regions call for clarity on risks and opportunities of renewables shift
A new report that examines how rural and regional communities can secure a fair deal for their role in Australia’s renewable energy transition suggests that state and federal governments have been “building the plane while flying it.”
Engie strikes ‘Australian first’ virtual battery deal with AGL
French-owned energy group Engie’s Australian division has added a new “virtual battery” agreement to its portfolio, signing a deal with AGL that will allow for the buying and selling of stored energy without a link to any particular physical asset.
Ark Energy plans to add 2000 MWh battery storage to wind farm
The eight-hour battery energy storage system would add 250 MW / 2,000 MWh storage, one of the world’s largest batteries, to a 335 MW wind farm.
Waratah Super Battery starts operations as ‘shock absorber’
The Waratah Super Battery has commenced working as a giant “shock absorber” for the electricity grid with New South Wales transmission network operator Transgrid enabling what it says is the largest monitoring and control system of its kind in the country.
