Completed EnergyConnect substation largest in Southern Hemisphere
Transgrid has completed a three year build of the largest substation in the Southern Hemisphere, rubber-stamping grid reliability and the sharing of renewable energy across three states linked by its Project EnergyConnect.
Pacific Channel fund to support 10 GW renewables portfolio in NZ
Venture capital outfit Pacific Channel has launched a new renewable energy development fund to accelerate the development of more than 10 GW of large-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage projects across New Zealand.
Malaysian partners to develop 1.5 GW of solar
Subsidiaries of Gentari and Gamuda will develop 1.5 GW of solar with battery storage in Malaysia to supply hyperscale data centres under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme, supporting the country’s push to expand clean energy and meet rising tech-sector demand.
ACEnergy signs 3 GWh battery supply deal with CATL
Victorian-headquartered renewable energy developer ACEnergy has tapped China-based battery manufacturer CATL to supply 3 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Australia.
Sydney solar wholesaler and distributor lands $8.5 million windfall
Sydney-headquartered solar wholesaler and distributor OSW has secured $8.5 million in strategic funding from China-headquartered clean energy venture capital firm SparkEdge Capital.
$1 billion Chinese investment in Nauru includes renewable energy projects
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has signed a $1 billion investment project proposal with a Chinese revitalisation and development corporation, which includes developing renewable energy and green transport sectors.
AMSL Aero lands funding to fuel hydrogen eVTOL plans
A Sydney start-up working to get its liquid hydrogen-powered, long-range plane into commercial operation has landed $3 million in federal government funding to further develop the technology and showcase its full potential in real-world environments.
Macquarie-backed Blueleaf progresses 3 GW solar and storage plan for Malaysia
Macquarie-owned renewables platform Blueleaf Energy will explore the potential development of 3 GW of solar PV and battery energy storage projects in Malaysia after striking a deal with a local advisory firm.
Ace seeks federal approval for ’24/7′ solar and storage project
Plans for a 141 MWdc solar farm to be developed alongside a 480 MWh battery energy storage system in central New South Wales have joined the queue for federal environmental approval.
Breakthrough extraction technology a silver bullet for solar panel recycling
A breakthrough technology to “mine” silver from decommissioned solar panels has been mastered by Macquarie University researchers, and in partnership with Lithium Universe, will see the resource repurposed in electronics and solar panel industries.
