RedEarth reveals Australian-made plans for V2G tech
Queensland energy storage solutions provider RedEarth Energy Storage has partnered with German company ambibox to bring Australian-made vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle chargers to the market.
Iberdrola strikes renewable energy supply deal with 13 NSW councils
The Australian arm of Spanish energy company Iberdrola has struck a renewable energy supply agreement to provide 13 regional New South Wales councils with more than 390 GWh of electricity through to the end of 2030.
Global growth flatlines in face of uncertainty
Solar demand growth has been pulled back by policy changes and uncertainty but capacity additions in 2025 should still eclipse 2024. InfoLink’s Jonathan Chou examines the leading regions for solar installations.
CER grid integration research project wins $1.7 million ARENA grant
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has granted $1.7 million to a New South Wales university research project to better understand the impacts of integration of consumer energy resources into the grid.
Global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW
The Global Solar Council says global installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 2 TW. The organisation says an additional 4 TW of solar capacity will likely be deployed by 2030.
Six large-scale solar farms set for proposed Darwin renewable energy hub
Six large-scale solar farms capable of generating 180-210 MW of clean energy and a battery energy storage system built next to existing transmission infrastructure are included in plans for a proposed Darwin Renewable Energy Hub.
Australia boasts 4 million rooftop solar installations with 25 GW capacity
Australia has recorded its four millionth rooftop solar installation maintaining its status as a world leader, with a total of 25 GW capacity, and which surpasses the amount of coal generation nationwide.
Horizon Power solar and BESS projects free remote towns of diesel dependence
In partnership with remote renewables developer Pacific Energy, Western Australian regional energy provider Horizon Power, has completed six federally funded solar and battery energy storage systems as part of its Midwest solar program.
Elgin Energy progresses early stage of proposed 125 MW solar and BESS
The Australian arm of London-headquartered Elgin Energy is currently in the project planning stages of a proposed 125 MW agrivoltaic solar farm and 500 MWh battery energy storage system 10 kilometres south of Morven, 560 kilometres southwest of Sydney.
Pacific Blue gets green light for 300 MW solar expansion and 400 MWh big battery
Pacific Blue Australia has secured council planning approval for a 300 MW expansion of its existing 100 MW Haughton Solar Farm and the construction of a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage system at the north Queensland site.
