AusNet advances connection works for FRV hybrid projects
The path for Fotowatio Renewable Ventures to build two hybrid solar and energy storage projects in central Victoria has been smoothed with electricity distribution company AusNet revealing it is “unconditionally” progressing the connection works for the hybrid installations.
Gridsight to power up grid orchestration platform
Wollongong-based software company Gridsight has raised $7.5 million to support the growth of its AI-powered platform that is designed to help electricity network operators integrate and maximise the use of new distributed renewable energy resources such as solar and batteries.
EnergyConnect transmission project first phase now operational
Access to renewable energy transferred between New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria is a step closer following the Australian Energy Market Operator’s successful testing of the EnergyConnect transmission project’s western section.
NSW launches guide to help navigate REZ development
A new guide has been released to help landowners navigate their potential role in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone and understand the possibilities and challenges of hosting utility-scale solar farms, battery energy storage systems, wind turbines or transmission infrastructure.
Neoen Australia’s 477 MWh Blyth battery goes live in South Australia
NHOA Energy and Elecnor have successfully commissioned the 238.5 MW / 477 MWh Blyth battery energy storage system in South Australia for France-based Neoen Australia.
CopperString East Link prioritised to unlock Flinders renewable energy zone
The CopperString 2032 Eastern Link has been prioritised in the Queensland government’s $12 billion cost saving package to unlock clean energy from the proposed Flinders Renewable Energy Zone.
Market ready vehicle-to-grid technology an energy transition game changer
Essential Energy, the CSIRO, renewable technology company Sigenergy and electric vehicle distributor AUSEV have jointly announced vehicle-to-grid technology is market ready in Australia.
Cybersecure Australian-made residential battery launched in NSW
On the back of the federal government’s $2.3 billion home battery subsidy, a new CSIRO designed and Energy Renaissance-built residential battery has been launched at a New South Wales-based gigafactory.
Battery energy storage systems support Samoa’s month-long power crisis
Tesla specialists are on the ground assisting Samoa’s electric power corporation engineers to ensure its battery energy storage systems are operating to support Samoa’s energy needs during the current power crisis.
Senate inquiry recommends households install rooftop solar and batteries
The Australian senate inquiry into residential electrification final report gives bipartisan support to leverage rooftop solar and recommends federal, state and territory governments promote the uptake of consumer energy resources.
