DC-coupled hybrid project build is Lightsource bp’s first
After winning a Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 3 bid, Lightsource bp said construction has begun on its first DC-coupled solar and storage hybrid project in New South Wales.
Hydrostor secures $82 million for Broken Hill long-duration storage project
Canadian long-duration energy storage developer Hydrostor has secured $82.6 million in funding to support its 200 MW Silver City Energy Storage Centre project being built in Broken Hill, New South Wales.
Lab360 lands funding to help get drone-based solar inspection tech off the ground
Australian photoluminescence imaging specialist Lab360 Solar will look to make the leap from lab to market with its drone-based PV inspection technology after landing $3.96 million in federal government funding.
NSW gives go ahead for Hunter REZ transmission project
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone has reached a new milestone with planning approval secured for network infrastructure upgrades that will enable an additional 1 GW of transfer capacity in that part of the grid.
Acen seeks green light for 12-hour duration pumped hydro project
The Philippines-based renewables and energy storage developer Acen Australia says its 800 MW, 12-hour duration Phoenix pumped hydro energy storage project planned for central west New South Wales is on track to start generating power in the early 2030s.
X-Elio sets solar aside in favour of standalone battery
Renewables developer X-Elio is seeking Australian government approval for a four-hour battery energy storage system to be built in southern New South Wales after scrapping plans to build a 72 MW solar farm at the site.
Pacific goes public with 700 MW solar and 1.6 GWh battery plans
The developers behind a proposed a 700 MW solar farm and a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system planned for central west New South Wales have reached a new milestone with the environmental impact statement now open for public comment.
NSW 16 GW generation plan to get 7,000 GWh per annum kickstart in 2026
New South Wales is targeting a 4 GW jump to 16 GW of new generation by 2030, and aims to kick start investor incentives with a 7,000 GWh tender in early 2026 through its long-term energy service agreement 10-year tender plan.
Arnott’s powers up solar and battery system in push towards 100% renewables
One of Australia’s largest behind-the-meter solar and battery energy storage installations has been officially powered up at biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s Group’s production facility in western Sydney.
Renewable energy zone communities negatively impacted: report
The New South Wales Upper House’s first report on the impact of renewable energy zones on rural and regional communities has found residents in proximity to the Central-West Orana REZ have been negatively affected.
