WA Recovery Plan commits $22 million toward green hydrogen initiatives
Western Australia’s Recovery Plan continues to grow greenery as more renewable aspects of the state’s stimulus package come to light, specifically solar light that is. The state government has committed $22 million toward nine green hydrogen initiatives across the state, while also bringing forward its Renewable Hydrogen Strategy targets a decade and topping up the green hydrogen fund.
Batteries to help Alice Springs secure its renewable energy future
An ARENA-backed project will focus on addressing barriers to further renewable energy penetration in the Alice Springs local electricity network.
CEFC makes first industrial property investment as it seeks to unlock sector’s PV, battery potential
The Australian government’s green bank has announced its $50 million investment in the green strategy of one of Australia’s largest industrial and logistics funds managed by Charter Hall Group.
New England big battery awarded $12.5 million state government grant
The 50 MWh battery will be colocated with stage 1 of the UPC/AC Renewables’ 720 MW New England Solar Farm.
Bomen Solar Farm goes fully online despite Covid-19 delays
The 120 MW solar project near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, the first renewable energy asset in the portfolio of network owner Spark Infrastructure, has achieved a critical milestone in the face of market challenges and delays.
Engie renewable PPA starts greening Australia’s mining-industry supply chain
Weir Minerals Australia, a supplier of engineered solutions to the mining industry, has achieved electricity price stability and savings, and taken a first big leap towards sustainability with the signing of an innovative power purchase agreement with energy provider Engie.
Advanced digital prospecting and selling tools for rooftop PV
Rooftop PV is a potent force in the race to rein in global warming. Read how a phenomenally successful Australian-developed aerial mapping technology is being deployed to speed PV uptake here and in the United States.
Wollongong council launches solar carpark tender
Wollongong City Council is looking to install solar panels on its Stewart Street multi-story carpark as part of its continued focus on sustainability and net-zero emissions targets.
Fly me to the sun, Melbourne Airport’s record solar farm
As Covid-19 decimates the aviation industry, Melbourne Airport is set to make significant savings on its energy costs with the installation of a 12.4 MW solar farm, one of Australia’s largest behind-the-meter arrays, which will be able to power all four of the airport’s terminals.
CEFC to shift focus from renewables to grid, hydrogen projects
The Australian government’s green bank intends to move beyond solar and wind investment over the coming year and put its capital to work in the nascent green hydrogen industry and grid projects.
