3D digital site lifts lid on clean energy projects landscape
Self-described wizards behind the curtain, immersive tech company, Spatial Media, have paved the way for better clean energy community engagement with its 3D interactive map, and a birds-eye view of Australia’s energy transition projects.
Pollinator targets early-stage clean energy tech with new $150 million fund
Climate change advisory and investment firm Pollination Group has launched a $150 million venture capital fund to invest in early-stage tech companies in Australia aimed at facilitating the renewable energy transition.
Long-duration storage key to firm renewables: report
The Clean Energy Council has launched a new report, The Future of Long-Duration Energy Storage, exploring emerging technologies capable of firming renewables in the wake of coal-fired power generation closures.
Queensland targets solar and battery waste stream with $45 million commitment
Queensland businesses can now apply for up to $10 million funding for large-scale recycling projects that tackle commercial and industrial waste and provide recovery solutions for renewable energy technologies, including end-of-life solar panels and batteries.
Sydney property giant signs first-ever matched energy supply agreement
Clean energy technology company Enosi Energy has entered into a first of its kind initiative with real estate investment business EG Funds using a matched energy supply agreement to bulk up renewable energy used by Sydney commercial properties.
Australia’s first large-scale solar and storage plant up for sale
Australia’s first large-scale solar and big battery storage installation – the Lakeland project in far north Queensland – has been placed on the sales block with MPower announcing it will use the proceeds to further expand its portfolio of PV and battery storage projects.
National renewables tender design emphasises social licence factors
Social licence commitments have been prioritised over commercial operation dates in the guidelines for Australia’s first national renewable electricity generation tender that is seeking to deliver 6 GW of renewable capacity across the National Electricity Market.
Long-duration energy storage poised to outcompete lithium-ion batteries
While most long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies are still early stage and costly compared to lithium-ion batteries, some have already, or are, set to achieve lower costs for longer durations, finds BloombergNEF.
Palisade secures new financing for Intera renewables push
Australian infrastructure asset manager Palisade Investment Partners has secured $258 million in new debt financing to back the further expansion of its gigawatt-scale renewable energy platform.
Victorian town turns to solar and storage for energy security
A solar-powered microgrid has been launched in the Victorian town of Monbulk as part of a $7.5 million state government program designed to better protect communities in fire and storm-prone areas against prolonged blackouts caused by extreme weather events.
