AGL tips $150 million into UK-born smart energy platform
Energy major AGL will invest $150 million for a 20% stake in smart energy platform Kaluza in a move the utility hopes will radically transform its retail operations and deliver significant savings.
CEC calls for new policies to support increased uptake of rooftop solar, home batteries
The Clean Energy Council is calling for a unified national strategy to “supercharge” the uptake of consumer energy resources including rooftop solar and home batteries in Australia, saying such a move would deliver more than $22 billion in savings and 18,200 extra jobs by 2050.
Road trip showcases suitability of charging infrastructure for shift to EVs
A long-haul road trip along Australia’s east coast in an electric vehicle has demonstrated the nation’s readiness for the shift to full battery vehicles with the driver declaring the existing charging infrastructure has made range anxiety a thing of the past.
Troubled solar-wind-storage park finally reaches full potential
After a near six-year delay, the 60 MW Kennedy Energy Park in north Queensland, hailed as Australia’s first fully integrated utility scale solar, wind, and battery project, has finally achieved full commercial operations.
Project Symphony virtual power plant pilot hits right notes for future markets
A West Australian government virtual power plant technology pilot, Project Symphony, has successfully proven rooftop solar, batteries and major appliances can play an integral role in the state’s energy transition and create $920 million in value over the next decade.
Queensland budget to gift a record $26 billion to accelerate energy transition
The Queensland state budget will deliver the nation’s largest yet green energy investment with a record $26 billion outlay over the next four years, with $8.6 billion ready to go in the next financial year.
3D digital site lifts lid on clean energy projects landscape
Self-described wizards behind the curtain, immersive tech company, Spatial Media, have paved the way for better clean energy community engagement with its 3D interactive map, and a birds-eye view of Australia’s energy transition projects.
Long-duration storage key to firm renewables: report
The Clean Energy Council has launched a new report, The Future of Long-Duration Energy Storage, exploring emerging technologies capable of firming renewables in the wake of coal-fired power generation closures.
Sydney property giant signs first-ever matched energy supply agreement
Clean energy technology company Enosi Energy has entered into a first of its kind initiative with real estate investment business EG Funds using a matched energy supply agreement to bulk up renewable energy used by Sydney commercial properties.
Drinks manufacturer to harness solar power at Queensland facility
International beverage company Suntory Oceania has started work on a 3.2 MW rooftop solar install that will help power its new $400 million manufacturing and distribution facility in Queensland.
