OX2 Australia sells Victorian 119 MW solar farm to undisclosed bidder
Sweden-headquartered renewables developer OX2 Australia has closed an agreement to sell an unnamed 119 MW solar farm from its portfolio to an undisclosed buyer.
Iberdrola starts Queensland Broadsound solar farm and battery system build
Spain-headquartered clean energy developer Iberdrola Australia has started construction of its Broadsound solar farm and battery energy storage system located 163 kilometres northwest from Rockhampton, Queensland.
Global market comparison study ranks Australia 10th in race to renewables
A study forecasting 39 country’s renewable energy generation per capita and net zero emissions target ranks Australia tenth in the world based on a projected 4.79 TWh of renewable generation per million people by 2028.
Singapore progresses its 4 GW clean energy import ambition with new agreements
Singapore has progressed its ambition to import 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035 from neighbouring countries, which includes from Australia’s SunCable project, with the signing of two new agreements.
Australian battery recycler inks deal with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Auto
Advanced materials technology company Lithium Australia has signed an exclusive agreement with China-headquartered BYD Auto Industry Company to provide battery recycling services.
Next wave of electricity generation hinges on oceans of opportunity
A wave energy convertor to be launched off the coast of Western Australia mid September 2024, is the subject of a feasibility study to demonstrate renewable electricity can be sourced from the ocean’s motion.
Aiko promises more energy output in less space with n-type 470 W solar panel
Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko has achieved Clean Energy Council approval for its 470 W Neostar 2P solar panel, which boasts more power output in less space, with an added shade optimisation advantage.
New utility-scale Wartsila battery energy storage system upgrade released
Finnish energy technology company Wartsila Energy, which is playing a key role in the second stage of the Eraring Power Station battery facility, has released a new turnkey battery storage system that includes significant fire-safety features.
New report maps out Australia’s path to net zero by 2050
A zero-carbon mindset must “become the new normal” in Australia, according to a much-anticipated report from the federal government’s independent climate advisory body.
First of 444 Tesla Megapacks installed at 1.6 GWh Melbourne battery
United States manufacturer Tesla has begun installing the first of the 444 Megapack battery units that will make up the 600 MW / 1,600 MWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub project being constructed in Victoria.
