AEMO provides connection approval for DC-coupled solar and storage project
Construction of a 300 MW solar farm and 486 MWh battery energy storage project planned for southeast New South Wales is scheduled to commence later this year after developer Octopus Investments Australia received critical grid connection approval.
US private equity giant targets Australia, UK with renewables platform
United States-headquartered private equity group Carlyle has launched a new clean energy infrastructure platform focused on developing and operating a portfolio of utility-scale renewables projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Elements Green lands connection approval for hybrid project
Renewables developer Elements Green says the start of construction for what it describes as Australia’s largest hybrid solar and storage project to date is now within reach after receiving the tick of approval for grid connection.
WoodMac tips Australia to fall short of 82% renewables goal
Global analytics firm Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia will fall well short of its target of 82% renewable generation by 2030 due to grid connection delays, inadequate investment and moves from some state governments to scale back their clean energy ambitions.
NSW solar and storage project gets state planning approval
A 90 MW solar farm and 360 MWh battery storage project proposed for northern New South Wales has secured planning approval as the state government continues to transition the electricity sector from coal and gas-fired power to renewable energy.
EcoJoule reels in $3 million from Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Queensland voltage control specialist EcoJoule Energy has received a $3 million commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation as part of its $15 million capital raise.
Elgin secures connection approval for hybrid solar and battery project
Renewables developer Elgin Energy says it has secured connection agreement with the Australian Energy Market Operator for a 150 MW solar farm and 250 MWh battery energy storage system being developed in regional Victoria.
ClearVue does manufacturing and distribution deal for NZ
ClearVue Technologies has entered the New Zealand market through an exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreement for its solar glass and building integrated PV technology with Viridian Glass, the nation’s largest glass fabricator.
Fiji seeking consultants for 10 MW of solar
A company in Fiji has launched a tender for a consulting firm to carry out a feasibility study for a proposed 10 MW ground-mounted solar plant. The deadline for applications is May 30.
Victoria fast tracks approval for 700 MWh battery project
The Victorian government has fast tracked the approval of what is to be one of the state’s biggest battery energy storage systems as it seeks to accelerate the development of projects to support its renewable energy ambitions.
