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Ev Foley
Ev joined pv magazine Australia in 2024 and reports on Australia and the Asia-Pacific’s energy transition documenting the work and innovation of researchers, developers, investors, manufacturers and communities. Ev has previously worked as a journalist in the UAE, Singapore, the USA.
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Articles written by Ev Foley
Action over rhetoric, calls to see PM’s ambition followed with funding
Anthony Albanese’s plan to fund Australia’s quest to become a renewable energy superpower and position itself as a global player for decarbonisation and clean energy doesn’t move fast or bold enough, according to industry experts.
Feb 19, 2024
Renewed focus on electricity network for reliability, climate objectives
As Victorian homeowners call for better grid infrastructure after outages left thousands without power this week, new data from research company Rystad Energy suggests the whole world’s transmission network may be a stumbling block to energy transition.
60 MW Shady Creek Solar Farm wins development approval
Ireland-headquartered Elgin Energy Australia have announced approval from the Victorian government to develop the 60 MW Shady Creek Solar Farm and 60 MW / 120 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), located on Bayleys Road, Yarragon, Victoria.
Feb 15, 2024
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NSW council reduces grid electricity consumption, costs with solar, energy efficiency
Tweed Shire Council says its grid electricity consumption has dropped by 11% last year because of improved energy efficiency and additional solar projects. Together, both contributed to an overall emissions reduction of 19%.
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Australian-backed solar farms completed in Papua New Guinea
During a state visit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Feb 8, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape welcomed Australia’s recent completion of the construction of two new solar farms in West Sepik and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
Feb 13, 2024
Four-hour MREH project attracts $400 million in debt finance, reaches financial close
Renewable energy, Singapore-based infrastructure developer Equis Australia and the State Electricity Commission (SEC) for Victoria have closed landmark $400 million (USD261 million) in debt financing for the construction of Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub’s 200 MW/800 MWh A3 battery energy storage system (BESS).
Feb 13, 2024
New call for energy-upgrade funding for low-income homes
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has called for the establishment of a $2 billion (USD1.3 billion) national fund to retrofit and electrify low-income homes with solar, to reduce energy bills, minimise poverty, and make progress towards Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
Feb 12, 2024
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