Australia’s military turns to solar and storage to deliver energy security
A combined 60 MW of solar and 25 MWh of energy storage will be deployed at military sites across Australia as part of a government strategy to increase energy independence and security at the country’s Department of Defence facilities.
Nanovue offers self-cleaning solution for solar panel soiling
Australian nanotechnology company Nanoveu has developed a multifunctional anti-soiling coating for solar glass that is designed to inhibit surface debris and algae growth from forming on PV panels.
NSW Labor promises $1 billion for new state-owned energy corp
The New South Wales Labor Party plans to tip in $1 billion (USD 690 million) to create a state-owned energy corporation which will partner with the private sector to accelerate investment in pumped hydro, community batteries and renewables to support the state’s energy transition.
Samsung signs on for Western Australian green hydrogen project
Western Australian clean energy developer Infinite Green Energy will partner with South Korean industrial conglomerate Samsung C&T to develop and build a commercial-scale green hydrogen project that will leverage the existing 11 MW Northam Solar Farm east of Perth.
Gentari seals deal for Wirsol’s Australian solar and storage assets
Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas’ clean energy business Gentari has finalised its acquisition of Wirsol Energy’s Australian renewables assets, including 422 MW of operational capacity across solar and storage facilities, and 765 MW of potential capacity under development.
SA renewable hydrogen export project gets green light
South Australia will launch exports of green hydrogen to Indonesia later this year with works commencing on a multi-million-dollar production facility being developed in the northern suburbs of Adelaide.
PVH pushes ahead with 1 GW of large-scale solar supply contracts
Spanish company PV Hardware has enjoyed its most successful year in the Australian market with the company commencing construction on more than 1 GW of utility scale projects in 2022 and the cleantech manufacturer believes the best is yet to come.
Council turns to solar and storage to cut energy costs
Cabonne Shire Council in New South Wales is the latest of Australia’s local governments looking to latch onto the benefits of solar power, announcing it will develop a 4 MW solar farm and energy storage system to help slash its energy bills.
UK renewables giant targets Australian solar with $145 million spending spree
UK-headquartered fund manager Glennmont Partners has its sights firmly set on the Australian renewable energy market after announcing it plans to acquire, build and operate a portfolio of large-scale solar farms and energy storage assets as part of a $145 million (USD 100 million) strategy.
Australians encouraged to ‘give a XXXX’ as brewer opts for solar
Iconic Australian beer brand XXXX will be brewed using 100% clean energy after parent company Lion inked an agreement to source renewable power from Lightsource bp’s 176 MW Woolooga Solar Farm in southeast Queensland.
