CSIRO puts battery chemistries to test in tropical conditions
Researchers from Australia’s national science agency have teamed with Malaysian authorities to explore how different battery chemistries perform under tropical stressors like heat, humidity and corrosion, and what this means for durability, safety and cost-effectiveness.
Australia betting on new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a $1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements).
Market newcomer Anza Power lands 1.4 GW solar, 3.4 GWh battery pipeline
Renewable energy platform Anza Power has launched in the Australian and New Zealand markets with the acquisition of a 1.4 GW pipeline of solar developments and more than 3.4 GWh of battery energy storage projects from developer Bison Energy.
Volvo EX30 recalled over battery defect
The Australian government has issued a recall notice for Swedish carmaker Volvo’s electric EX30 SUV due to a potential battery defect that could cause overheating and a vehicle fire.
Synergy gets green light for 2 GW solar, wind and battery project
Synergy’s plans to build a 2 GW solar, wind and battery project in Western Australia’s Mid West have cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the state’s environment watchdog waving the project through.
Buyers line up to take look at Zen Energy portfolio
Renewable energy developer and retailer Zen Energy is up for sale with the Australian firm’s expanding portfolio of solar and energy storage projects and offtake agreements attracting interested from both local and international investors.
People on the move: Equis, CleanCo, Janus Electric and more
Job moves in Australia’s solar, storage, clean tech, utilities and energy transition finance sectors.
Solar installer fined $9,000 over unsafe battery installs
A solar installation company has been fined $9,000 by a Victorian court after pleading guilty to unsafe installation of residential battery energy storage systems at five properties, including one that caused a minor house fire.
Stellar reveals scale of 2 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing plant
Plans to establish Australia’s first commercial-scale solar ingot and wafer manufacturing plant near Townsville in north Queensland are advancing with developer Stellar PV providing an early glimpse of the proposed 2 GW-capacity facility.
WA utility seeks green tick for solar and battery project
Plans to develop a 90 MW solar farm and a six-hour battery energy storage system to help power the Western Australian town of Broome have joined the queue for federal environmental assessment.
