Victoria backs synchronous condenser to boost renewables
The Victorian government’s $480 million investment into strengthening the state’s energy grid is closing on another milestone with the installation of Australia’s largest synchronous condenser nearing completion.
Stashing spares is smart solution for solar system maintenance
There’s a silent problem building across Australia’s solar rooftops and most asset owners don’t even know they’re sitting on it. It starts with something simple: a single damaged panel.
European teams take charge in World Solar Challenge
With more than half of the 3,000 kilometres completed, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a race in three with Dutch team Brunel leading the way from compatriots Solar Team Twente and Belgian defending champions Innoptus Solar Team.
Renewables to supercharge regional construction boom
An “explosion” of renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure is expected to supercharge construction activity in regional Australia at twice the rate of work in capital cities over the next two years.
Pacific flicks switch on off-grid solar, battery system
Western Australian renewables infrastructure provider Pacific Energy has flicked the switch on a 26 MW hybrid energy power system that includes the first off-grid solar farm to supply power to a mine site in New South Wales.
Setting Australia’s 2035 emissions target is a daring tightrope act
Any week now, Australia will set its 2035 emissions target. It must signal the nation’s strong ambition on climate action, to drive policy and investment. And it must avoid being seen as either unrealistic or too costly. The decision is not an easy one for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his cabinet.
Acen seeks federal approval for big battery in Queensland coal country
The Australian arm of Philippines-based energy company Acen Corp is seeking federal government approval to build a 440 MW / 1,760 MWh battery energy storage system in the heart of Queensland coal country.
Gridbeyond introduces new asset optimisation platforms
Ireland headquartered energy optimiser GridBeyond has expanded its presence in the Australian renewable energy market with the launch of two data-driven platforms designed to help asset owners navigate uncertainty around revenue predictability.
Defending champs edge ahead in World Solar Challenge
Defending Belgian champion Innoptus is on track early to secure a third consecutive win in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, edging ahead of their rivals after day two of the 3,000-kilometre race across the Australian Outback.
Neoen reaches operational milestone with Collie battery
The second stage of Australia’s biggest operational battery to date has completed the testing and commissioning process and is successfully operating, just 15 months after construction commenced.
