NSW solar and storage project gets state planning approval
A 90 MW solar farm and 360 MWh battery storage project proposed for northern New South Wales has secured planning approval as the state government continues to transition the electricity sector from coal and gas-fired power to renewable energy.
Clean energy future outlined in draft Victorian 2025 transmission plan
The Victorian government has released its draft 2025 transmission plan, which sets out the proposed renewable energy zones and transmission projects the state will need to deliver power to the state by 2040.
New biodiversity toolkit helps solar farm developers fast-track projects
New South Wales-based biodiversity offset provider Thesium has launched a new product designed to help solar farm developers de-risk and accelerate their projects, which includes a credit feasibility analysis and board-ready stakeholder documentation.
EcoJoule reels in $3 million from Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Queensland voltage control specialist EcoJoule Energy has received a $3 million commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation as part of its $15 million capital raise.
Elgin secures connection approval for hybrid solar and battery project
Renewables developer Elgin Energy says it has secured connection agreement with the Australian Energy Market Operator for a 150 MW solar farm and 250 MWh battery energy storage system being developed in regional Victoria.
Genex reaches construction milestone on 2 GWh pumped hydro project
Construction of the 2 GWh Kidston pumped storage hydro project being developed in northern Queensland has reached a key milestone with the successful installation of the initial spiral case in the underground powerhouse.
Sofar releases two new C&I energy storage solutions
Chinese storage manufacturer Sofar has released a flexible energy storage system for small and medium-sized commercial and industrial users, as well as a storage cabinet for AC-coupled scenarios.
Ergon plans ‘Queensland first’ microgrid in state’s far north
Queensland government-owned utility Ergon Energy has announced it will build the state’s first network-connected microgrid as it investigates how to best utilise distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar, and improve the reliability of electricity supply in edge-of-grid communities.
Victoria fast tracks approval for 700 MWh battery project
The Victorian government has fast tracked the approval of what is to be one of the state’s biggest battery energy storage systems as it seeks to accelerate the development of projects to support its renewable energy ambitions.
Powin introduces 6.26 MWh Pod Max containerised battery
Energy storage specialist Powin has launched Pod Max, a 6.26 MWh containerised lithium-ferro-phosphate battery system that delivers 25% more energy density than its standard 5 MWh product. The liquid-cooled unit targets grid-scale applications.
