Jemena adopts USA system to manage grid integration of rooftop solar to its network
United States-headquartered technology company Itron, Inc has collaborated with Victoria-based gas and electricity distribution company Jemena to deploy its resource management system to manage rooftop solar generation in Australia.
Renewable hydrogen a key to $1.7 billion electrolyser manufacturing opportunity
Opportunities for hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing in Australia, in strategic partnership with renewable hydrogen production, is capable of generating $1.7 billion in revenue for the economy by 2050, a CSIRO report finds.
Naturgy offshoot lands $2.3 billion to boost Australian renewables portfolio
Renewables developer Global Power Generation has landed $2.3 billion in financing to boost development of its 1.8 GW portfolio of solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects in Australia.
Proa wins Projects prize at pv magazine Awards 2024
Forecasting efforts which brought Northern Territory projects back online impressed jurors in the highly competitive pv magazine Awards Projects category.
Fortescue targets 6 MW fast charger with ARENA funding
Mining and energy giant Fortescue has secured a $10 million federal government grant to develop and build a 6 MW fast charger capable of charging battery electric heavy mining equipment.
BIPV technology provides potential solution for solar duck curve
Building integrated PV can make a substantial contribution to Australia’s clean energy transition but one industry expert says a lack of understanding about the value and versatility of the technology means it remains underutilised.
Victoria adds new big battery with Rangebank switched on
One of the biggest battery energy storage systems built in Victoria has been officially switched on, providing essential system services for the electricity grid and helping to increase the state’s renewable energy hosting capacity.
British battery developer expands Australian footprint
British-owned energy storage specialist Pacific Green has revealed plans to build a large-scale battery in southern New South Wales after securing land “strategically” located near a suite of renewable energy generators and major transmission projects.
AEMO makes case for rooftop solar control mechanism
The Australian Energy Market Operator is pushing for the widespread implementation of “emergency backstop” measures to remotely switch off or dial down rooftop solar systems to help manage the growing impact of distributed PV on the nation’s electricity grid.
Quinbrook says time critical for Future Made in Australia
Renewables player Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has lauded the newly legislated Future Made in Australia Bill as a critically important initiative that can position Australia at the core of global clean energy supply chains.
