Green bank gets $2 billion windfall to boost further investment in clean energy
A $2 billion allocation from the Australian government to its ‘green bank’ Clean Energy Finance Corporation will boost investment commitments in renewable energy generation and storage, electric vehicles, infrastructure and natural capital.
Allume’s upscaled manufacturing of SolShare to stay in Australia
Victoria-headquartered technology solutions company Allume Energy is choosing to scale up the domestic manufacture of its apartment building energy management system SolShare in Australia, saying the benefits far outweighs moving offshore.
X-Elio seeks green light for 720 MW solar and battery project
X-Elio has lodged an application with the federal government seeking approval to build a 720 MW / 2,880 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Queensland’s North Burnett region.
GridBeyond launches price forecasting service in NEM
Ireland-headquartered smart grid technology company GridBeyond has announced the launch of its frequency control ancillary services price forecasting service in the Australian National Electricity Market.
BIPV concept integrates louvres to enhance power production
Scientists have proposed a building-integrated PV system that integrates airflow to cool the panels and control room temperature. The system, which also acts as a shading device, can reportedly mitigate drops in power generation efficiency without additional energy consumption.
Masdar makes 1 GW move into Philippines power market
United Arab Emirates-based renewable energy company Masdar has announced its entry into the Philippines market, revealing plans to develop 1 GW of clean energy projects in the Southeast Asian nation by the end of the decade.
China hits 277.17 GW of new PV installations in 2024
China’s cumulative installed solar capacity hit 886.66 GW at the end of 2024, with 277.17 GW of new annual installations, up 45.48% year on year. The deployment surge exceeded forecasts, setting a new historical record for PV installations.
Quinbrook lands new finance for big Brisbane battery
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has closed a $722 million financing deal that will support the development of the early stages of a planned 760 MW / 3,096 MWh battery energy storage system being built in Queensland.
Ausgrid adds community battery to support solar
New South Wales network operator Ausgrid has added another community battery to its portfolio, powering up a 200 kW energy storage system in the Sydney suburb of Cammeray.
Solar canopy provides smart solution for on-site energy
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has transformed an underused space at its Sydney headquarters into a renewable energy asset with the installation of a 617 kW solar car shade.
