NSW HumeLink approval puts 2,200 MW on-demand energy within reach
New South Wales network operator Transgrid has received approval from the state government for its 365 kilometre HumeLink transmission project, which could be operational by 2027, and federal approval is received.
Investment in firmed renewables a key to securing domestic green iron production
Independent clean energy think tank Climate Energy Finance has called for a $20 billion Future Fund mandate to enable renewables-powered processing of green metals and for measures to accelerate investment in firmed renewable energy at scale.
Global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW
The Global Solar Council says global installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 2 TW. The organisation says an additional 4 TW of solar capacity will likely be deployed by 2030.
Per capita, global energy jobs are highest in Australia: IEA report
The International Energy Agency’s third World Energy Employment 2024 report has found that while China and India have the biggest energy work forces, energy jobs per capita are the highest in Australia and New Zealand.
Six large-scale solar farms set for proposed Darwin renewable energy hub
Six large-scale solar farms capable of generating 180-210 MW of clean energy and a battery energy storage system built next to existing transmission infrastructure are included in plans for a proposed Darwin Renewable Energy Hub.
Australia boasts 4 million rooftop solar installations with 25 GW capacity
Australia has recorded its four millionth rooftop solar installation maintaining its status as a world leader, with a total of 25 GW capacity, and which surpasses the amount of coal generation nationwide.
Third CIS tender seeks 4 GW / 16 GWh dispatchable capacity for the NEM
The Australian government’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 3 has opened seeking 4 GW / 16 GWh of dispatchable capacity for the National Electricity Market, with Victoria receiving the largest slice of the pie with a 1 GW / 4 GWh allocation.
Horizon Power solar and BESS projects free remote towns of diesel dependence
In partnership with remote renewables developer Pacific Energy, Western Australian regional energy provider Horizon Power, has completed six federally funded solar and battery energy storage systems as part of its Midwest solar program.
Elgin Energy progresses early stage of proposed 125 MW solar and BESS
The Australian arm of London-headquartered Elgin Energy is currently in the project planning stages of a proposed 125 MW agrivoltaic solar farm and 500 MWh battery energy storage system 10 kilometres south of Morven, 560 kilometres southwest of Sydney.
Global partnership opens new opportunities for Zen Energy
Australian energy gen-tailer Zen Energy is considering offshore opportunities, eyeing energy storage and green hydrogen projects in Taiwan and potentially other countries after securing a $43 million investment from Taipei-listed developer HD Renewable Energy Co.
