Commonwealth greenlights renewable energy zone transmission project
The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission project has secured federal government planning approval greenlighting construction of infrastructure essential to bridging renewable energy projects to the grid.
Solar cell innovator Sundrive restructures for future commercialisation
Australian solar cell innovator Sundrive has announced job cuts, a change of leadership and restructure of the business to prepare for commercialisation of it’s copper electrode technology.
Supermarket giant installs 3.5 MW rooftop solar system on new facility
A 3.5 MW rooftop solar system has been installed on supermarket giant Coles Group facility near Sydney as part of a $1 billion investment in the company’s efforts to be powered 100% by renewable electricity by mid-2025.
Japanese appliance manufacturer snaps up Byron’s Smart Energy
Byron Bay-founded supplier and installer of residential rooftop solar and battery systems Smart Energy has been snapped up by Japanese appliance maker Rinnai Corporation as it seeks to establish a “robust presence” in Australia’s renewable energy sector.
Regulator approves reduced budget for Humelink transmission project
The Australian Energy Regulator has approved final costs for the next stage of Transgrid’s multi-billion-dollar Humelink transmission project but slashed the budget for the construction of the 500 kV line by more than $3 million.
Bondi battery marks step change for energy storage says Ausgrid
New South Wales distribution network service provider Ausgrid has powered up a 160 kW / 412 kWh battery energy storage system in the eastern Sydney suburb of Bondi, describing it as a “fundamental shift” in the evolution of community batteries.
Symmetry Solar joins $12 million Defence Force solar carpark project
New South Wales-based commercial renewables solutions company Symmetry Solar has scored a role on the development of a $12 million dollar solar farm for the Australian Defence Force.
New England renewable energy zone scoping report released
The 8 GW network capacity New England renewable energy zone scoping report has been released outlining the construction and operation of new high voltage electricity network infrastructure needed to connect future renewable energy and storage projects to the grid.
Pole-mounted community battery trials roll out in regional New South Wales
State-owned infrastructure company Essential Energy has partnered with retailer Origin Energy to rollout 35 pole-mounted community battery energy storage systems across New South Wales to trial peak demand management.
Building materials manufacturer installs 962 kW rooftop solar system
A 962 kW rooftop solar system installed atop building materials manufacturer Etex Australia’s facility at Matraville in New South Wales is expected to satisfy almost 20% of the plant’s energy demand, delivering a return on investment inside three years.
