NSW energy distributors de-risk transition with new, unified system plan
Three New South Wales energy distributors have collaborated on the state’s first distribution system plan, which they say can sustain five years of energy transition momentum, while waiting for critical transmission infrastructure to be built.
Three year grid connection wait risks renewable energy targets: survey
One-in-five, or 20%, of renewable energy developers responding to an Intium grid-connection survey, say it took them two to three years waiting for grid connection approval, and delays are a threat to Australia’s renewable energy targets.
US orders recall of 10,500 Tesla Powerwall 2 battery systems
Tesla says its recall and replacement effort stems from a contained battery-cell defect that has raised safety concerns in both the United States and Australia.
$1 million raise charges up AVESS vanadium flow battery deployment
Australian energy storage technology company AVESS Energy has completed a $1 million capital raise enabling the progression of projects including vanadium flow battery deployment at the Windimurra Vanadium Project.
South Korea mandates solar systems at public parking lots from late November
The South Korean government says all public parking lots larger than 1,000 square metres will be required to install solar power systems from the end of this month, as part of a nationwide policy to accelerate renewable energy adoption in urban areas.
Ampyr to relocate 270 MW Davenport BESS to decommissioned coal station
Ampyr Australia will relocate the 270 MW Davenport battery energy storage system in South Australia under the new name Northern Battery to a decommissioned, coal-fired power station at Port Augusta, after acquiring it from Green Gold Energy.
Iberdrola wins bid to develop VNI West transmission project
Spanish energy company Iberdrola, which has a total installed capacity in Australia of 2.3 GW, has been selected to develop the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West, or VNI West transmission line.
‘Catastrophic failure’ at Waratah Super Battery
A key infrastructure asset at one of the world’s biggest batteries has reduced operations and delayed completion for more than six months, with few details made public regarding the critical asset.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Major solar manufacturers report steep Q3 losses
Longi Green Energy, JinkoSolar, and JA Solar each posted significant third-quarter losses amid continued price declines and high inventory levels, raising concerns among analysts about oversupply and margin pressure across the PV supply chain.
HDRE and Zen Energy enter 20-year PPA for Templers battery project
HD Renewable Energy and Zen Energy have entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for the 111 MW / 330 MWh Templers Battery Project in South Australia, which is scheduled to commence commercial operations by the end of 2025.
