Novel green hydrogen pilot plant wins $2.7 million grant
A Sparc Hydrogen photocatalytic water splitting reactor pilot plant under development in South Australia has been granted $2.75 million to accelerate development of the novel technology toward commercialisation.
AGL acquires South Australia virtual power plant from Tesla
Australia’s largest energy gentailer AGL has bought 100% of South Australia’s public housing virtual power plant from Tesla with intentions to integrate it with its VPP network on the east coast.
Clean energy research nabs over $2.6 million in grants
Over $2.6 million have been allocated to renewable energy research products involving perovskite cell commercialisation, battery cell aging, next-gen anode technology, electric vehicle charger security, and solving distributed energy resource network constraint complexity.
$9.4 billion vertically integrated battery plant breaks ground
China-headquartered battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), together with a subsidiary and partners have officially broken ground on a vertically integrated battery manufacturing and recycling facility in Indonesia.
VIN West landholder engagement stepped up as project end date shifts two years
Transmission Company Victoria has advised landholders impacted by the VNI West transmission project, the expected completion date is shifting from 2028 to late 2030, while landholder engagement programs are expanding beyond the boundaries of easement.
Horizon seeks federal approval for Derby solar and storage plans
Western Australian regional energy provider Horizon Power is seeking a federal green tick for a 21 MW solar-plus-battery storage project designed to help power the coastal town of Derby in the state’s Kimberley region.
Malaysian giant teams with Tasmanian landowners on 1.2 GW portfolio
Malaysian infrastructure giant Gamuda is taking the next step in its Australian growth plans, partnering with landowners in central Tasmania to co-develop a 1.2 GW portfolio of large-scale renewable energy generation and storage projects.
Atmos reaches financial close on 400 MWh battery project
Atmos Renewables is gearing up to start building its first standalone battery energy storage project in Western Australia after reaching financial close on the 100 MW / 400 MWh system to be built near Merredin in the state’s central Wheatbelt region.
Robotics company lands federal funds to scale up solar construction
Robotics company Luminous has secured almost $5 million in federal government funding to support the deployment of a fleet of AI-powered robots designed to accelerate the construction of utility-scale solar farms.
Report reveals renewable energy potential of Aboriginal land holdings in NSW
A new report highlights the potential for Aboriginal land holdings in New South Wales to accelerate the state’s renewable energy transition, suggesting that strategic support could unlock more than 11 GW of solar energy or 1.6 GW of wind energy.
