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Markets & Policy
Report finds sustainability skills gap in Australian financial sector The University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Climate Science Centre, has published the findings of its national “Climate Skills Survey” of financial professionals. 
Blake Matich
Oct 28, 2022
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Applications & Installations
Proposed 330 MW Victorian solar farm opts for 500 MWh Swiss battery Swiss energy storage company Energy Vault has been awarded the contract to supply the in development 330 MW Meadow Creek Solar Farm in Victoria with a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system.
Blake Matich
Oct 27, 2022
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Markets & Policy
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council reaps solar savings Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council has seen its energy costs slashed by switching to renewables.
Blake Matich
Oct 27, 2022
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Applications & Installations
Sun Cable sets sights on interconnecting Asia Singapore-based Sun Cable, which is seeking to develop the giant Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink) consisting of up to 20 GW of solar and 42 GWh of energy storage on a 12,000-hectare site in the Northern Territory, is forming a consortium to advance sustainable smart energy grids in Asia.
Blake Matich
Oct 26, 2022
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Markets & Policy
Renewed calls for renewable energy storage scheme to address firming shortfall A looming energy storage shortfall has promoted renewed calls from the renewable energy industry for a national renewable energy storage scheme. The scheme would consist of a series of large-scale project tenders designed to unleash desperately needed investment.
Blake Matich
Oct 25, 2022
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Technology & Products
Longwarry battery project up and running Gransolar Group subsidiary E22’s Longwarry battery energy storage project has successfully joined the grid in time to improve network reliability ahead of the peak demand summer season.
Blake Matich
Oct 20, 2022
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Applications & Installations
Flood crisis prompts Victoria to fund more solar in vulnerable communities As parts of northern Victoria remain inundated by flood waters and power outages, the state government has announced $7.5 million (USD 4.7 million) in funding for improved energy resilience through rooftop solar and batteries across 24 towns deemed vulnerable to extreme weather events.
Blake Matich
Oct 19, 2022
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Applications & Installations
NovaSource continues expansion with acquisition of First Solar’s Australian O&M assets On the back of recent capital investment from a Canadian pension fund, NovaSource Power Services has made its first big move in the Australian market with the acquisition of First Solar’s 500 MW of operations and maintenance assets.
Blake Matich
Oct 12, 2022
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Markets & Policy
Qcells partners with Plenti to simplify home solar and storage financing South Korean solar and battery manufacturer Qcells has partnered with finance lender Plenti to launch a home solar, energy storage, and virtual power plant (VPP) solution for Australian customers. 
Blake Matich
Oct 10, 2022