Construction begins on South Korea’s largest PV project
South Korean utility Kepco is building a 200 MW solar park on a former salt farm. It said the project will be operational by June 2023.
Mytilineos achieves construction milestones on Australian solar farms
Greece-based industrial conglomerate Mytilineos continues to notch up renewable energy milestones in the Australian market with construction commencing on the 75 MW Wyalong Solar Farm in the New South Wales Riverina region.
Singapore regulator issues fresh appeal for clean power
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority has already attracted proposals for 1.2 GW of renewable electricity, to be generated in four southeast Asian nations, and wants to raise that figure to 4 GW by 2035.
Squadron begins work on $3 billion Queensland wind and solar hub
Australian resources company Squadron Energy has commenced construction on a 1.2 GW hybrid wind, solar and battery energy storage project in Central Queensland that is expected to deliver crucial capacity into the grid as Australia transitions to a renewable energy future.
1.5 GW green hydrogen project in India from Acme
Indian developer Acme will set up a green hydrogen and ammonia project in Tamil Nadu with 1.5 GW of electrolysis capacity and 1.1 million tons of ammonia synthesis, powered by a 5 GW solar plant.
Queensland takes out 14 of the top 15 performing solar assets in June
Winter has proven no feat for the sunshine state, which is home to basically all of Australia’s best performing PV assets, senior Rystad analyst David Dixon finds.
Agrivoltaics adding value to crops with low agricultural yield
A group of 35 French agricultural entrepreneurs decided to change their agricultural practices to adapt to the low quality of their groundwater and chose agrivoltaics as a way to compensate for crop yield losses.
Provaris lodges submission for 2.8 GW green hydrogen project
Western Australian renewables company Provaris Energy has lodged a referral submission to the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority for its proposed 2.8 GW green hydrogen export project being developed on the Tiwi Islands off Australia’s north coast.
Coal plant closures adds sense of urgency to energy transition
The quickening exit of coal-fired generation from Australia’s energy mix – with 60% of capacity expected to be withdrawn from the National Electricity Market by 2030 – has emphasised the need for significant investment in renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, and system services.
Iberdrola reaches golden milestone at Avonlie Solar Farm
The Australian arm of Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has broken ground on its 190 MW Avonlie Solar Farm with the ‘golden rows’ of solar panels installed at the project being developed in the New South Wales Riverina region.
