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Carrie Hampel
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Sineng Electric launches world’s largest sodium-ion battery storage project
Sineng Electric’s 50 MW / 100 MWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system project in China’s Hubei province is the first phase of a larger plan that will eventually reach 100 MW / 200 MWh. The initial capacity has already been connected to the grid and can power around 12,000 households for an entire day.
Aug 11, 2024
Victorian government expands community batteries, reports record hot water rebates
The Victorian state government has reported a record uptake of hot water rebates and has announced an expansion of this program. Meanwhile, six projects have been given funding to deliver 25 neighbourhood batteries across 20 towns.
Coalition of clean energy stakeholders call for “measured and considered” local content in renewable energy projects
A coalition of leading interest groups across Australia has called on the federal government to introduce local content requirements in renewable energy projects. Multiple economic, business and social benefits for the Australian economy would result, according to the groups.
Mar 17, 2024
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Shelter WA highlights benefits of energy efficient social housing in Western Australia
Social housing advocate group Shelter WA has called on the Western Australian government to invest in the energy efficiency of social housing. With rising temperatures, upgrading energy efficiency in social housing, including solar and energy storage, would alleviate power bills as well as state healthcare costs.
Renewable energy projects to enjoy faster approval in Victoria
Premier Jacinta Allan today announced that the Victorian government will accelerate planning approvals for renewable energy projects. The move is meant to ensure that projects that bring energy prices down can come online with greater speed.
Mar 14, 2024
CSIRO achieves record efficiency for roll-to-roll perovskite photovoltaic cells
The new efficiency record for fully roll-to-roll printed perovskite solar cells set by an international team of scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO unlocks new manufacturing potential. These lightweight and flexible solar cells manufactured on very long, continuous rolls of plastic can dramatically increase the rate of production and scope for deployment.
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Weekend Read: Mind the skills gap
Around 800,000 new workers will be required in Europe by 2025 for the battery industry alone and, more broadly, existing workers will need to be retrained as the continent’s industries transition away from fossil fuels. International competition for workers is becoming increasingly fierce. Where are these workers and the required skills supposed to come from?
Western Power starts works to improve SWIS capacity
Western Australia utility Western Power has commenced the rollout of a $28 million (USD 19 million) works package to manage the capacity of key distribution feeders in the state’s main electricity network and unlock new renewable energy generation opportunities.
Dec 22, 2023
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