Kite Magnetics nets $3.6 million to scale up production of EV tech
Victorian startup Kite Magnetics has secured a $3.6 million investment from one of the world’s biggest producers of battery-grade lithium chemicals to scale up production of a patented nanocrystalline magnetic material designed to improve the performance of electric motors and generators.
AEMO kicks off consultation on electricity network options
With cost estimates for overhead transmission line projects blowing out by up to 55%, the Australian Energy Market Operator has launched formal consultation on a draft report outlining a range of new and updated transmission network developments along with distribution network augmentation options.
Potentia celebrates delivery of 93 MW Girgarre solar project
Potentia Energy, the recently renamed joint venture between Italy’s Enel Green Power and Japan’s Inpex, has announced the successful delivery of the 93 MW Girgarre Solar Farm in Victoria.
NSW government throws weight behind first urban renewable energy zone
EnergyCo and New South Wales government representatives have given impetus to the proposed Illawarra renewable energy zone, tipped to be the state’s first urban REZ, and setting a benchmark for future clean energy collaborations.
Western Australia public bus fleet ditches diesel, goes all electric
Diesel government bus manufacturing in Western Australia has been replaced by all-electric alternatives in an effort to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels and cut emissions.
New Zealand gentailer completes 100 MW battery energy storage system
Construction of the 100 MW / 200 MWh Meridian Energy Ruakākā battery energy storage system on New Zealand’s North Island is now complete.
Green switchgear supports Victorian university’s net zero target
Schneider Electric is supporting La Trobe University in Melbourne to achieve a net zero emission target with the installation of it’s green air-based switchgear, that maintains operation without greenhouse gases.
AEMC releases new fit-for-purpose grid access standards overhaul
Connecting to the grid will be faster and cheaper for renewable energy generators from August 2025, when new grid access standards come into play, to meet the changing needs of electricity generation technologies.
Risen secures grid connection approval for New South Wales battery project
China-headquartered solar panel supplier and solar farm developer Risen Energy Australia has received approval to connect it’s proposed 100 MW / 400 MWh Coleambally battery storage system to the grid.
Kaluza acquires Australian energy software specialist Beige Technologies
United Kingdom-headquartered energy software platform Kaluza has acquired Melbourne-based technology company Beige Technologies’s boosting platform capabilities for energy suppliers to the commercial and industrial sector.
