600 MWh Tarong grid-scale battery kicks off commercial operations
Queensland gentailer Stanwell has commenced commercial operation of the 300 MW / 600 MWh Tarong battery energy storage system, which is co-located with the Tarong coal-fired power station.
Hallett battery project reaches major milestone in South Australia
EnergyAustralia’s 50 MW / 245 MW Stage 1 Hallett battery energy storage system, co-located with a gas-fired power station in South Australia has reached financial close and is now moving into the delivery phase.
NSW pledges $15 million to boost renewable energy workforce
Jointly funded with the Australian government, the New South Wales government is investing $15 million over four years to train the skilled workforce needed for the state’s renewable energy rollout.
Fox ESS partners with Origin to expand its virtual power plant offerings
China-headquartered renewable energy technology provider Fox ESS has partnered with Origin Energy to enable its home battery storage systems to connect to the Origin Loop virtual power plant.
IEC-based technical specifications needed for second-life PV module market
The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme says second-life PV modules have the potential to reduce waste and extend the value of solar assets, but their market today remains underdeveloped and requires advances in technical qualifications, scalable reuse infrastructure and supportive policy frameworks.
Solar energy chips in 16% of Victoria’s renewable energy target
Solar energy has chipped in 16% of Victoria’s 40% 2025 renewable target, which itself has been smashed with green energy powering a solid 44.6% of the state’s electricity in that year.
Western Green Energy Hub inks deal with global partners
Western Australia green hydrogen development, the Western Green Energy Hub, has signed a feasibility phase agreement with Chinese and South Korean partners.
Surf life-saving club dives into grid-connected solar upgrade
South Australian remote and off-grid clean energy specialist MyEnergy Engineering has sponsored a grid-connected solar upgrade for an iconic South Australian surf life saving club.
Commercial and industrial inverter range gets CEC green light
Three Sigenergy commercial and industrial inverters have been approved for the Australiain market by Clean Energy Council, and are available for order.
Chemitek offers solution for drone-based cleaning of agrivoltaics
The Portuguese company said its new Drone AgroPV Cleaning Agent is scheduled for release in June. It has a safe formulation for crops and soil.
