Canadian miner acquires European arm of Halocell
Canadian silica mining company Homerun Resources has acquired Halocell Europe, a subsidiary of Australian perovskite solar cell manufacturer Halocell Energy, for the commercialisation of perovskite solar.
Ampyr Energy takes control of 1 GWh big battery project
Renewables developer Ampyr Australia plans to fast track the development of a 1 GWh battery energy storage system in central New South Wales after buying out former project partner Shell Energy.
Australia’s longest connected electric vehicle highway completed
Australia’s longest connected electric vehicle highways is now operational in Western Australia, covering a 7,000 kilometre route and featuring 110 charging points across 49 locations.
202 MW New Zealand agrisolar project reaches financial close
The Harmony Energy and First Renewables joint venture have approved the final investment and successfully completed financial close on the 202 MW Tauhei Solar Farm on Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island.
Planets align for Australia’s first live DER integration into wholesale markets
Manager of Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System Western Power has been allocated $20.8 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency for its Project Jupiter, which for the first time in Australia will integrate a live distributed energy resources marketplace with wholesale markets.
CEFC unlocks $13.3 billion in six months to supercharge clean energy economy
The Australian government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation is on track to deliver $13.3 billion in investment across the renewable energy economy, after closing off $3.8 billion in new commitments in the six months to December 2024.
Gamuda-Ferrovial JV secures deal for 12 GWh pumped hydro project
Malaysian engineering group Gamuda, in partnership with European civil engineering outfit Ferrovial, has signed an agreement with Capricornia Energy Hub to develop a 12 GWh pumped hydro storage system in Queensland.
AGL backs future of electric vehicles in Australia with acquisition of Everty
Sydney-headquartered gentailer AGL Energy has announced the acquisition of Australian-owned EV software platform Everty, which specialises in full-service charging and energy management solutions for electric vehicles.
Local supplier benefits to flow from Marinus Link stage one tender shortlist
Local suppliers in Tasmania and Victoria are being invited to register interest in subcontracting to the Marinus Link project after two consortiums were shortlisted for the final major tender for the 750 MW first stage.
Masdar makes 1 GW move into Philippines power market
United Arab Emirates-based renewable energy company Masdar has announced its entry into the Philippines market, revealing plans to develop 1 GW of clean energy projects in the Southeast Asian nation by the end of the decade.
