Huge solar farm and battery project lands federal approval
A 600 MW solar farm and battery energy storage system of up to 600 MW / 1,200 MWh has been given the green light by the federal government to go ahead in central west New South Wales.
Province hits pause on WA green hydrogen project
Plans for a 12 GW solar- and wind-powered green hydrogen project proposed for the Gascoyne region of Western Australia have been shelved with the developer citing waning investor interest amid a lack of “appropriate” state government support.
Origin tops install rates as rooftop rollout reaches 278 MW for month
Origin Energy emerged as Australia’s largest rooftop solar installer in August with new data showing the nation’s households and businesses bolted on more than 28,000 PV systems with a combined capacity of more than 278 MW.
OX2 Australia sells Victorian 119 MW solar farm to undisclosed bidder
Sweden-headquartered renewables developer OX2 Australia has closed an agreement to sell an unnamed 119 MW solar farm from its portfolio to an undisclosed buyer.
Iberdrola starts Queensland Broadsound solar farm and battery system build
Spain-headquartered clean energy developer Iberdrola Australia has started construction of its Broadsound solar farm and battery energy storage system located 163 kilometres northwest from Rockhampton, Queensland.
Global market comparison study ranks Australia 10th in race to renewables
A study forecasting 39 country’s renewable energy generation per capita and net zero emissions target ranks Australia tenth in the world based on a projected 4.79 TWh of renewable generation per million people by 2028.
Singapore progresses its 4 GW clean energy import ambition with new agreements
Singapore has progressed its ambition to import 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035 from neighbouring countries, which includes from Australia’s SunCable project, with the signing of two new agreements.
Next wave of electricity generation hinges on oceans of opportunity
A wave energy convertor to be launched off the coast of Western Australia mid September 2024, is the subject of a feasibility study to demonstrate renewable electricity can be sourced from the ocean’s motion.
Aiko promises more energy output in less space with n-type 470 W solar panel
Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko has achieved Clean Energy Council approval for its 470 W Neostar 2P solar panel, which boasts more power output in less space, with an added shade optimisation advantage.
First of 444 Tesla Megapacks installed at 1.6 GWh Melbourne battery
United States manufacturer Tesla has begun installing the first of the 444 Megapack battery units that will make up the 600 MW / 1,600 MWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub project being constructed in Victoria.
