2 GW of renewable energy and a ‘Just Transition’ headed to Central Queensland
Energy Estate and RES are partnering to put together 2 GW of solar, wind, energy storage and transmission infrastructure in the Fitzroy REZ, in what the duo is calling the Central Queensland Power projects.
Sterling and Wilson Solar bags $525 million EPC contract
In its largest order in Australia, the Indian multinational company has bagged $525 million in EPC contacts along with $85 million in operations and maintenance.
Historic NSW town leaps into a clean-energy future
Lockhart in New South Wales will become the poster child for hybrid renewable generation plus storage, with a new system designed to attract high-energy industries to its low-cost electricity.
Neoen reports strong increase in revenue, Hornsdale big battery exceeds all expectations
The substantial surge in storage revenue due to specific grid conditions in Australia was one of the main factors behind a 61% year-on-year increase in revenues Neoen saw in the first quarter of the year.
European solar records will continue to tumble this summer
Solar forecasting company Solargis says the insight offered by Covid-19 industrial shutdowns into a renewables-driven future serves to emphasize the value of the chief commodity it trades in – data.
Tasmania releases 200% renewable energy action plan
To help achieve its global-leading renewable energy target of 200% by 2040, the Tasmanian government has released the draft Renewable Energy Action Plan.
Micronesia launches tender for utility scale solar-plus-storage
The government of the Federated States of Micronesia wants to increase power generation capacity on the islands of Yap and Kosrae.
25-year power purchase agreement signed for 60 MW of floating solar in Singapore
Utilities and marine company Sembcorp Industries has secured an energy offtaker for its Tengeh Reservoir project.
Queensland’s economy rests on renewable jobs boom
New analysis from Green Energy Markets (GEM) and community-led group Solar Citizens suggests that more than 51,000 jobs could be created in Queensland (QLD) if all the large-scale renewable energy projects currently in the pipeline were given the green light.
FRV’s 68 MW Goonumbla Solar Farm up and running in NSW
The 67.8 MW Goonumbla Solar Farm, the third of eight projects contracted by Snowy Hydro, is up and running after delivering its first output yesterday.
