ARENA opens $46 million community battery funding initiative second round
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched a $46.3 million second round of its community batteries funding initiative to deploy community batteries across Australia and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.
Hydro Tasmania virtual power plant kicks first of 39 community battery goals
Two federally funded community batteries with a combined capacity of 700 kW / 1,400 kWh have been installed at the Brisbane Lions’ clubhouse; the first in a rollout of 39 to be managed by Hydro Tasmania’s virtual power plant.
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.
Transmission planning review targets timely delivery to back clean energy
The New South Wales government has launched an independent, expert review into energy transmission planning to ensure timely delivery of developments supporting renewable energy generation, with a focus communities hosting infrastructure.
Research paints positive picture of used EV battery health
New Australian research around battery degradation in used electric vehicles has found average battery health exceeded 90%, even for vehicles that have travelled more than 120,000 kilometres.
Hybrid solar vanadium battery system withstands Australia’s harsh weather
Energy solutions company Australian Flow Batteries has rolled out its containerised solar vanadium battery system in Western Australia, which can be stowed in less than an hour to protect modules during the region’s annual cyclone season.
Solar rebate scheme notches record as axe poised on feed-in tariffs
The Victorian government’s Solar Homes rebate program continues to reach new heights with more than 78,000 rooftop PV, solar hot water and residential battery systems installed in 2024 – the most successful year on record.
Rooftop solar hits record high in NSW while large-scale curtailment kicks in
Rooftop solar supplied a record 60% of total generation in the New South Wales market on Sunday, when new low points were also set for demand for electricity from the grid.
Koorangie ‘grid-forming’ battery begins exporting to grid
The 185 MW / 370 MWh Koorangie battery energy storage project in Victoria has reached a major milestone with developer Edify Energy confirming the system has successfully exported power to the grid for the first time.
Energy Vault to supply battery storage system for Horsham renewables park
Energy storage solutions company Energy Vault will supply the Victorian government with 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system for its state electricity commission renewable energy park development.
