Worker charged following alleged theft of 8,000 solar panels
An employee of a solar company based in western Sydney has been charged after allegedly stealing, and then selling, $1.2 million worth of solar panels.
Hydro Tasmania strikes offtake deal for 288 MW solar farm
Tasmania’s first large-scale solar project has been locked in with project developers TasRex reaching a commercial offtake agreement with state-owned utility Hydro Tasmania.
EV uptake helping drive increased demand for green steel
Emissions from steel production each year equal those of a major developed economy. Yet steel is a crucial material to support the energy transition, among its many other applications – making its supply essential. Enter green steel, the production of which interrelates with solar, wind, and green hydrogen in intriguing ways.
Regulator points to record-breaking year for renewables
Australia is on track to add a record 7.5 GW of renewable energy capacity to the grid this year according to modelling published by the federal government’s Clean Energy Regulator.
Wartsila says signals must be right to safeguard battery investment
One of the biggest players in Australia’s surging battery energy storage system market says regulators and policy makers must establish effective frameworks for market access and get the market signals right to ensure continued investment.
Tender launched seeking 6 GW of wind and solar for NEM
Registration for the Australian government’s fourth Capacity Investment Scheme tender is now open with this latest competitive auction for underwriting contracts targeting 6 GW of new solar and wind projects.
Trina seeks approval for 1 GWh battery project in Victoria
Chinese solar giant Trina Solar has lodged plans to build a 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Victoria as part of a broader strategy that aims to deliver more than 6.5 GW of large-scale renewable energy generation and storage projects across Australia.
NEM review takes pro-active approach to future-proof rapid renewables uptake
Future-proofing a grid after coal-fired power generation phases out, has prompted an Australian government review of the National Electricity Market to promote investment in firmed reliable renewable energy such as rooftop solar, utility scale projects, and storage capacity.
NSW provides green light for second 2 GWh battery in two days
The New South Wales clean energy transition is ramping up with the state government providing planning approval for a second 2 GWh battery energy storage system in as many days.
Feds table tax incentives for green hydrogen, critical minerals
The Australian government will introduce legislation to implement production tax incentives for green hydrogen and critical minerals to help boost investment in the sector.
