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.
Watchdog warning as solar and battery installs surge
Solar and battery installers, retailers and suppliers have been put on notice by the consumer watchdog as new data shows Australians are investing in solar and home batteries at an unprecedented rate, bolstered by federal and state government incentives.
FRV Australia reaches financial close on its biggest battery
Saudi-backed Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia is advancing plans to build what will be its biggest battery project in the country after reaching a final investment decision on a 500 MWh energy storage system proposed for southern Victoria.
Green Gold wins council approval for sub-5 MW solar and storage plans
South Australia-based renewables developer Green Gold Energy has received local council planning approval for a 4.95 MW solar farm, along with battery energy storage, to be built in western New South Wales.
Enphase launches fourth-gen energy system with new 7.08 kW battery
Enphase Energy has introduced its fourth-generation energy system with the new 7.08 kW IQ Battery 10C, which offers 10 kWh of usable energy. The battery expands the company’s storage portfolio and is made with United States components by a contract manufacturer.
AGL reaches final investment decision on 2,000 MWh Tomago big battery
Australian energy major, AGL, has reached final investment decision on the 500 MW / 2,000 MWh Tomago battery energy storage system in the Hunter Region, New South Wales, and has appointed energy storage company Fluence to deliver the project’s build.
Federal home battery subsidy triggers 1,000 installations per day bonanza
July home battery data released by SunWiz shows Australia is on track to smash 2024 records with the potential for 220,000 installations to be completed in the first 12 months of the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries subsidy.
New South Wales invests in Spanish hybrid renewable energy platform
The New South Wales Treasury Corporation, the state’s sovereign investor, has entered into a partnership with United Kingdom-based developer Equitix to grow its renewable energy hybridisation platform in Spain.
Australia’s renewables target marathon still far from COP28 finish line
Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge.
