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.
Ark advances plan for 500 MW solar farm and 2,200 MWh battery
Ark Energy has confirmed the development application for a 500 MW solar farm and 2,200 MWh battery energy storage system planned for northern New South Wales has been lodged with the state planning department.
MPower hits mid-scale milestone with Narromine project exporting at 100%
Less than six months after site works commenced for a 5 MW solar project near Narromine in western New South Wales, developer MPower has announced that the power plant has achieved commercial operations and commenced generating revenue.
UNSW team sheds new light on solar cell efficiency
A team of researchers from the University of New South Wales is confident it can get silicon solar cells to a power conversion efficiency above 30% by integrating a process that splits particles of light, or photons, into two smaller energy chunks.
Behind-the-meter battery uptake glitched by New South Wales battery rebate wait
New South Wales government efforts to stabilise the grid through an incentive scheme offering battery rebates has caused a lull in battery uptake and installations while some consumers wait another four months for the rebate to kick in.
