Contact teams with Tesla on 200 MWh battery for NZ
New Zealand generator and retailer Contact Energy has announced plans to build a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system on the country’s North Island that will support the development of new renewables including solar generation.
Queensland breaks ground on $5bn CopperString project
The Queensland government has broken ground on the $5 billion CopperString transmission line project that is to stretch across the state’s north, connecting the region to the national grid and helping to unlock an estimated 6 GW of renewable energy resources.
WoodMac predicts 3.8 TW of new solar by 2033
Wood Mackenzie says that solar will account for 59% of new renewables between 2024 and 2033. China is expected to drive the growth, accounting for half of new solar deployment over the projected time period.
TrendForce says 210 mm module shipments surpassed 260 GW in Q1
Market intelligence platform TrendForce says 210 mm n-type technology is “set to spearhead a new industrial revolution.” It expects 210mm modules to account for 78.29% of the large-format module market this year, increasing to 82.51% by 2027.
Hydrogen vehicle maker Hyzon confirms exit from Australian market
United States-based hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Hyzon has announced it will halt its operations in Australia, citing challenging market conditions and waning government support.
Queensland launches battery supply chain database
The Queensland government has launched Australia’s first battery supply chain database to help local companies identify business and supply chain opportunities and to support domestic production and connect with potential investors.
Digital world driving growing demand for renewable generation
The world’s reliance on the internet, the shift to cloud computing, and the emergence of AI all fuel demand for more and more data centres. The International Energy Agency projects that by 2026, data centres will consume more than 800 TWh annually, more than double their consumption in 2022.
Queensland outshines interstate rivals in rooftop solar stakes
Victorian solar company Solar Run has identified Queensland’s “aggressive” renewable energy policies as the driver for the state’s impressive PV installation rates with new analysis showing it leads Australia with more than 54,000 installs.
Volumes ‘going backwards’ as rooftop market drops off
The roll out of rooftop solar in Australia has slowed with a total of 248 MW of new capacity registered across the country in June, a 14% decline on the previous month and the lowest tally since January.
Redflow teams with Stanwell to advance zinc bromide flow battery
Australian flow battery specialist Redflow has struck a partnership with Queensland state-owned generation company Stanwell to work together on the development of a non-lithium long-duration battery energy storage solution for use in a 400 MWh project.
