Renewables reach record 77.9% share in NEM
The share of renewables in Australia’s main electricity grid continues to reach new highs, delivering 77.9% of electricity demand on Sunday with solar power contributing more than 55% of the record-breaking clean energy mix.
Western Australia transmission plan to unlock 2.6 GW of renewable energy
The government of Western Australia has released its South West Interconnected System Transmission Plan, in which phase one will unlock 2.6 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity.
Map identifies clean energy project sites that preserve nature
A new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation and University of Melbourne maps Australia’s best sites for renewable energy developments, that mutually protect threatened plants and wildlife.
Tesla issues product recall for Powerwall 2 battery
Australia’s consumer watchdog has warned thousands of households to check their Tesla battery energy storage systems with a nationwide recall in place after reports of the manufacturer’s Powerwall 2 units catching fire and damaging homes.
Trina scores accelerated approval for 1 GWh Victorian battery project
Chinese solar giant Trinasolar’s plans to build a 1,000 MWh battery energy storage system in Victoria’s Kiewa Valley have been given the green light by the state government after being fast-tracked through its Development Facilitation Program.
CIS tender supports 16 big battery projects totalling more than 15 GWh
Sixteen battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 4.13 GW / 15.37 GWh have been named as the winners of the Australian government’s latest Capacity Investment Scheme tender.
CEFC says shared infrastructure in Pilbara could save $30 billion
Western Australia’s Pilbara region could serve as a blueprint for the nation’s industrial decarbonisation with modelling showing a coordinated approach to the construction of energy infrastructure could save billions in costs and significantly reduce the land required.
NSW gives go ahead for Hunter REZ transmission project
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone has reached a new milestone with planning approval secured for network infrastructure upgrades that will enable an additional 1 GW of transfer capacity in that part of the grid.
Acen seeks green light for 12-hour duration pumped hydro project
The Philippines-based renewables and energy storage developer Acen Australia says its 800 MW, 12-hour duration Phoenix pumped hydro energy storage project planned for central west New South Wales is on track to start generating power in the early 2030s.
Pacific goes public with 700 MW solar and 1.6 GWh battery plans
The developers behind a proposed a 700 MW solar farm and a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system planned for central west New South Wales have reached a new milestone with the environmental impact statement now open for public comment.
