Quinbrook seeks renewable power ‘holy grail’ with eight-hour battery tech
Australian green infrastructure investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has announced it will roll out at least 3 GW of newly designed eight-hour duration battery energy storage systems across the country as it seeks to realise the “holy grail” of 24/7 cheap, renewable power.
GO time for guarantee of origin scheme consultation
Draft rules for a new voluntary certificate scheme that will authenticate renewable energy-generated electricity and low-emission products including hydrogen and green metals are now open for public consultation.
Off-grid lessons help drive new Vaulta battery tech
Battery manufacturer Vaulta is using lessons learned from Australia’s growing off-grid energy sector to spearhead the development of its next-generation battery energy storage technology.
EPBC clears path for 320 MW solar and battery project
The way is clear for developer TotalEnergies is commence construction of a 320 MW solar and battery energy storage project in the New England region of New South Wales after the federal environment regulator ruled the project didn’t require its approval.
Shared apartment rooftop solar funding grants residents clean energy access
The Australian and New South Wales governments are collaborating to deliver a $25 million solar for apartments incentive for owners’ corporations and strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems.
Government revels in record renewable investment and declining emissions
New data released by the federal government and Clean Energy Regulator indicate a record delivery of renewable energy investment and declining emissions in Australia.
Feedback sought on hybrid projects in next CIS tender for Western Australia
On the cusp of Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable successful proponent announcements, the federal government now calls for feedback on how to approach hybrid projects in the pending 2025 WEM Tender for Western Australia, opening mid-2025.
AI-powered technology helps deliver flexible export limits for rooftop solar
Electricity network operator Endeavour Energy has launched a “flexible exports” service for rooftop solar systems in New South Wales that it forecasts will contribute 600 MW of additional renewable energy capacity over the next decade.
Cook serves up $387 million residential battery rebate scheme
The Western Australian government has moved to accelerate the uptake of residential battery energy storage systems, announcing it will introduce a $387 million rebate scheme to encourage the installation of household batteries to store and utilise extra power generated by rooftop solar.
Albanese plans local content targets as part of $500 million investment into clean energy manufacturing
The Australian government has committed $500 million to support the use of locally made steel and aluminium in the onshore manufacturing of clean energy technologies, including batteries, wind turbines, and hydrogen electrolysers.
