Solar PV powered ‘megawall’ to charge electric bus fleet
Public transport operator Transdev will use a ‘green mobility megawall’ comprising 250 solar modules and 10 Tesla Powerwall units to charge two new electric buses which are set to be rolled out onto the streets of Brisbane.
Turnbull ousted as chair of NSW climate board following anti-coal stance
Former prime minister Malcom Turnbull has been dumped from his role as chair of the New South Wales climate change advisory body by the Berejiklian government.
Australian first: manufacturer directly shares excess solar generation with employees
Blinds and awnings manufacturer Hunter Douglas will utilise the Enosi Powertracer platform to direct its oversupply of rooftop solar to benefit its workforce.
Objections to 350 MW Culcairn Solar Farm overcome
NSW is growing its renewable energy pipeline at pace. Many sun-drenched regions are understandably worried that their landscapes could be “de-natured” by the march of large-scale solar. The Independent Planning Commission process helps to bring the state’s needs in line with community concerns.
Energy Renaissance targets ‘defence grade’ cybersecure BMS
Australian lithium-ion battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance has warned of the threat posed by “nefarious actors” while detailing plans to develop “a defence-grade cybersecure” Battery Management System which will align with its superStorage range of batteries.
Work begins on 720 MW solar+battery project in NSW
Construction has commenced on Australia’s largest hybrid solar and battery project with work beginning on the 720 MW New England Solar Farm near Uralla in northern New South Wales.
Australian-made electric bus helps drive NSW fleet conversion
The first fully Australian designed and built electric bus has been rolled out for a two-week trial in Sydney as the New South Wales State Government pushes ahead with its plan to convert its entire bus fleet to electric by 2030.
Coregas set to build hydrogen refuelling station at BlueScope Steelworks
The largest Australian-owned gases company, Coregas, has received funding from the New South Wales Government to develop a hydrogen refuelling station at the Port Kembla site of BlueScope Steelworks. The station will work to support the introduction of zero emission hydrogen fleet vehicles in the region and greater New South Wales.
Risen gets Green light for 80 MW string of solar PV projects
With ambitious plans to establish a 2 GW renewable energy portfolio in Australia, solar PV module supplier and project developer Risen Energy has signed a deal with Green Gold Energy (GGE) to jointly develop and construct a string of solar projects totalling 80 MW.
100% Renewables – A year in practice
It has now been over a year since City of Newcastle made the switch to a 100% renewable electricity supply contract, as one of the first Local Governments in Australia to do so. For those that love energy data, it tells an interesting tale.
