Samsung C&T seeks approval for 320 MWh battery in NSW
The Australian renewable energy and storage arm of South Korean industrial conglomerate Samsung has submitted plans for another large-scale battery energy storage project to the federal government for environmental approval.
New Zealand brewery lines up 74,000 kg rooftop installation
One of the largest rooftop solar installations yet rolled out in New Zealand is nearing completion with a PV system comprising almost 2,500 panels and weighing more than 74,000 kilograms being bolted onto the roof of the country’s biggest brewery.
Jinko unveils 6.25 MWh battery
The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its latest utility-scale battery energy storage system and announced that global deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Acen seals deal to support growth of 13 GW Australian portfolio
Philippines-controlled Acen Australia has finalised a $750 million portfolio debt financing transaction that will support the operation and ongoing development of one of the largest renewable energy pipelines in the country and establish a platform for financing new projects in Australia.
Adelaide Airport completes major boost of rooftop solar capacity
The Australian arm of Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has finished building a 2.3 MWp rooftop solar system at Adelaide Airport, almost tripling that facility’s on-site PV generation capacity.
Unsolicited rooftop solar sales subject to ‘super complaint’
Australia’s consumer watchdog is being urged to ban the unsolicited sale of solar products with a national advocacy group saying the “harmful” practice is degrading trust in the solar industry and government schemes and discouraging people from participating in the transition to clean energy.
Ace Power lands federal nod for 5.6 GWh of battery energy storage
Plans to build more than 5.6 GWh of battery energy storage across two projects in central Queensland have received the all clear to skip the federal government’s environmental approvals process.
CleanPeak rolls out Moama solar farm to keep city precinct carbon neutral
Renewable energy developer CleanPeak Energy has announced its 7.5 MWp Moama Solar Farm is operational, which partly fulfils a commitment to a $48 million agreement helping to keep Barangaroo Precinct in Sydney carbon neutral.
A decade of solar energy supply secured for ZEN Energy deal with BOC Australia
Ten years of solar energy from an ACEN Australia New England solar project is at the heart of a multi-state electricity retail agreement secured by ZEN Energy with industrial gas supplier BOC Australia.
NSW launches guide to help navigate REZ development
A new guide has been released to help landowners navigate their potential role in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone and understand the possibilities and challenges of hosting utility-scale solar farms, battery energy storage systems, wind turbines or transmission infrastructure.
