Neoen notches milestones for more than 2.2 GWh of battery storage in WA
Renewables developer Neoen has commenced construction of its first six-hour battery energy storage system and has also delivered Australia’s biggest battery to date – four months ahead of schedule.
FRV Australia’s largest solar farm reaches full operations
The 300 MW Walla Walla Solar Farm in southern New South Wales has commenced commercial operations according to developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures.
NSW tender targets 500 MW of new firming capacity
The New South Wales government has launched a tender targeting 500 MW of firming and demand response capacity to further boost power supply reliability as the state’s coal-fired generators are shut down.
South Korea hit by ‘digital Pearl Harbor’ as aging battery sparks data centre fire
A lithium-ion battery explosion at a national data centre in South Korea disabled hundreds of government systems, highlighting the vulnerabilities of a highly centralised digital infrastructure.
Clickcon launches solar PV fence for residential, commercial sites
Germany-headquartered mounting system specialist Clickcon has developed a new vertical ground-mounted system compatible with commercially available framed PV modules.
BLUETTI’s EP760 ESS targets Australia’s growing solar homes market
The single-phase, modular solution combines reliability with flexibility, offering households scalable storage and access to the country’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
Risen presents 475 W TOPCon solar panel with 23.8% efficiency
Chinese solar module maker Risen Energy has introduced a 475 W bifacial solar module with a power conversion efficiency of 23.8% to the Australian market, targeting the rooftop market.
Australia’s first eight-hour battery registered with AEMO
Australia’s energy transition has reached a new milestone with the nation’s first eight-hour duration battery energy storage system now registered and eligible to begin commissioning and testing ahead of commercial operation.
Rooftops rather than REZs are ticket for Australia’s energy future
Australia is at a crossroads in its energy transition. Policymakers are doubling down on centralised renewable energy zones, while businesses and households are voting with their wallets, putting solar on rooftops and batteries in garages, warehouses, and factories.
Intium deploys advanced technology for Mulwala solar farm grid connection
Australian high voltage infrastructure company Intium is deploying advanced technology to connect European Energy Australia’s 32 MW Mulwala Solar Farm to the grid.
