International players progress plans for massive WA green energy hub
An international consortium planning to build a 50 GW solar-and-wind energy hub in Australia’s southwest has announced it will partner with Korea’s largest electricity utility to advance the development of what would be one of the largest green hydrogen production facilities in the world.
Major transmission project gets $840 million injection to kickstart early works
The Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West 500 kV transmission line has received an $840 million boost to progress its early works, enabling equipment orders, the project’s design, and market and community engagement to progress.
New Zealand’s energy security thrown multi-million dollar lifeline
New Zealand Green Investment Finance has provided $71.7 million to finance infrastructure and broader development activities required by Auckland-headquartered utility solar developer Far North Solar Farm.
Avid signs Australian supply deal for nickel-hydrogen storage solution
Western Australian energy solutions provider Avid Group has signed a master supply agreement with United States-headquartered company Enervenue which manufactures nickel-hydrogen batteries it says are capable of more than 30,000 duty cycles at two to 12-hour discharge rates.
Victorian utility almost doubles annual energy needs with switch to 100% renewables
Victorian utility Barwon Water is powering its services with 100% renewable energy generation almost doubling its annual 30 GWh electricity needs in the process.
Enel lands long-term PPA for Quorn Park solar and storage project
Zen Energy has struck a long-term agreement to buy the majority of energy to be generated at the $190 million Quorn Park solar and battery hybrid project being developed by Enel Green Power Australia in western New South Wales.
Neoen gives nod to 540 MWh second stage after signing ‘virtual battery’ agreement
French renewables developer Neoen has pressed go on the 270 MW / 540 MWh second stage of its Western Downs Battery being built in Queensland after striking a long-term “virtual battery” contract with AGL Energy.
Tindo teams with Capral in Australian solar panel supply chain
Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has revealed the first link in a domestic downstream supply chain that is to support a planned six-fold increase in its annual output, striking a supply arrangement with aluminium extrusion company Capral Aluminium.
Lion lands $10 million deal to drive Queensland hydrogen hub forward
Lion Energy has struck a $10 million deal with Mitsubishi subsidiary DGA Energy Solutions Australia and Samsung C&T Corporation to jointly develop a green hydrogen generation and refuelling hub at the Port of Brisbane in Queensland.
Energy workers job security in sight as Net Zero Economy Authority bill passes Senate
Coal and gas-fired energy workers and their communities are closer to being guaranteed support during Australia’s energy transition following the Australian Senate’s passing of the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill 2024.
