Transgrid turns to batteries to provide capacity increase for NSW network
New South Wales electricity transmission company Transgrid has contracted the 150 MW / 300 MWh Riverina and Darlington Point battery energy storage systems to unlock extra capacity on its existing network in the state’s southwest as more renewables come online.
Ampol announces Australian-made home EV charger
Australian fuel giant Ampol has reached another milestone in its journey to expand beyond its roots as a petrol and diesel retailer, launching its own electric vehicle home charger.
Three sub-5 MW solar farms completed and energised across three states
A prolific mid-scale solar farm developer has successfully completed and energised three 5 MW solar farms in regional New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, delivering localised, clean energy solutions directly to the grid.
Future multi-billion dollar transmission upgrades to boost Queenslands grid-scale solar
An Oxford Economics Australia report has found electricity construction activity has been at a record high of $19.2 billion over FY24, and with an expected investment of $5 billion a year to FY30, the way forward for large solar projects is clear, especially for Queensland.
$500,000 ANU battery research win on back of Eku Energy’s big BESS build
London-headquartered Eku Energy has committed $500,000 to the Australian National University’s battery storage and grid integration program as construction begins on the Williamsdale big battery in the Australian Capital Territory.
Monford scores EPC contract for 260 MW Glenellen solar farm in NSW
Developer of the 260 MW Glenellen solar farm in southern New South Wales, Canberra-based energy company Global Power Generation Australia, has awarded Perth-headquartered infrastructure specialist Monford Group the project’s EPC contract.
All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 65 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 17 new results reported in the new version.
Hydrogen-capable turbines secured to power South Australian hydrogen plant
Western Australia-headquartered utility ATCO Australia has chosen United States electricity giant GE Vernova to supply 100% hydrogen-capable turbines for the proposed Whyalla hydrogen plant in South Australia.
Energy transition named priority area in new Future Fund’s investment mandate
The energy transition has been named a priority area for investment, specificially with Melbourne-based developer Tilt Renewables, in a new investment mandate in Australia’s sovereign Future Fund.
Eraring battery third stage approval expands project to 700 MW / 2.8 GWh
Sydney-headquartered utility Origin Energy has approved a third stage of its large-scale Eraring Battery Project in New South Wales, expanding the project with an additional 700 MWh and positioning it as a global big battery A-lister.
