Bowen targets 10 GW of renewables in next CIS tender round
The Australian government will supercharge its program of underwriting renewable energy generation and clean dispatchable capacity by significantly expanding the next auction in its flagship Capacity Investment Scheme policy.
Sunrise Energy scores planning approval for 400 MWh WA battery
Western Australia is a step closer to adding another big battery to its network after a 100 MW / 400 MWh project proposed by Sunrise Energy Group was awarded planning approval by the state government.
NSW pumps up long-duration energy storage target to 28 GWh
The New South Wales government will pump up the state’s long-duration energy storage capacity target to 28 GWh by 2034 as it prepares for the exit of coal-fired power generation and greater renewable energy integration.
Australia’s big battery bonanza
The volume of large-scale battery energy storage projects under construction in Australia passed that of solar and wind projects combined in 2023 and the trend has intensified this year, with batteries attracting federal support. As coal-fired power plants are shuttered, developers and suppliers are enjoying a battery bonanza.
Breakthrough EV battery testing improves stability and performance
South Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has developed technology for the precise diagnosis of electric vehicle batteries using small currents that can improve the stability and performance of high-capacity batteries.
Construction begins on Australia’s fifth largest battery energy storage system
Construction of the fifth largest battery energy storage system in Australia has begun, located six kilometres from Port Pirie, South Australia, owned by Canadian-headquartered renewables developer Amp Energy.
South Australia regions earmarked for large-scale renewable energy projects
South Australia has announced two proposed release areas designated for the development of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Whyalla and Gawler Ranges regions.
OX2 buys proposed battery energy storage system north of Perth
Sweden-headquartered global renewable solutions company OX2’s purchase of a proposed Western Australia 1 GW wind farm, includes an indicative 100 MW battery energy storage system north of Perth.
Green Gravity’s long-duration storage solution attracts $9 million in funding
New South Wales-headquartered energy storage company Green Gravity has secured $9 million in funding for its utility-scale long-duration energy storage solution that repurposes legacy mineshafts.
Australia on track to add 53 GW of renewable capacity by 2030: report
The International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2024 report has forecast Australia will add 53 GW of renewable capacity between 2024-2030, with a nearly 65% share being from a mix of utility, rooftop and green hydogen production solar.
