AEMC releases new fit-for-purpose grid access standards overhaul
Connecting to the grid will be faster and cheaper for renewable energy generators from August 2025, when new grid access standards come into play, to meet the changing needs of electricity generation technologies.
Risen secures grid connection approval for New South Wales battery project
China-headquartered solar panel supplier and solar farm developer Risen Energy Australia has received approval to connect it’s proposed 100 MW / 400 MWh Coleambally battery storage system to the grid.
Kaluza acquires Australian energy software specialist Beige Technologies
United Kingdom-headquartered energy software platform Kaluza has acquired Melbourne-based technology company Beige Technologies’s boosting platform capabilities for energy suppliers to the commercial and industrial sector.
Sicona signs $15 million licensing agreement with Indian chemical giant
New South Wales-based battery materials specialist Sicona has signed a $15 million licensing agreement with Indian chemical conglomerate Himadri to accelerate the global commercialisation of its flagship silicon carbon anode material.
5B’s Maverick technology shines with $46 million Solar SunShot backing
Modular solar developer 5B is Australia’s first recipient of the federal government’s $1 billion Solar SunShot program, receiving $46 million to increase the manufacturing capacity of its Maverick unit.
ACCC drafts proposed national emergency backstop mechanism
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has drafted a determination proposing to grant authorisation to selected distribution network service providers for the procurement and implementation of a national ‘public key infrastructure’ service, or emergency backstop mechanis.
Researchers develop stable, high-current density water-based flow battery
Engineers at Monash University have a developed a next-generation water-based battery suitable for application in residential use and compatible with rooftop solar in real time.
Australian energy infrastructure developer acquires US hydrogen hub
Sydney-headquartered energy infrastructure developer Energy Estate has acquired a Californian industrial complex expected to integrate large scale behind-the-meter solar energy to produce green hydrogen.
AEMO provides connection approval for DC-coupled solar and storage project
Construction of a 300 MW solar farm and 486 MWh battery energy storage project planned for southeast New South Wales is scheduled to commence later this year after developer Octopus Investments Australia received critical grid connection approval.
US private equity giant targets Australia, UK with renewables platform
United States-headquartered private equity group Carlyle has launched a new clean energy infrastructure platform focused on developing and operating a portfolio of utility-scale renewables projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.
