ClearVue integrated solar window tech cracks Middle East construction market
Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies has cracked the Middle East and Indian construction markets after signing a five-year agreement with Qatar’s largest glass and façade manufacturer.
Genex Power $381 million takeover by Japanese utility J-Power is finalised
Japanese utility giant Electric Power Development Company, known as J-Power, has acquired Sydney-headquartered renewables energy and storage developer Genex Power with a $381 million deal backed by its shareholders.
Clean energy transition drives Queensland jobs growth
New data has revealed 2,750 clean energy jobs have been created in the last two years within six publicly owned energy businesses, putting the state on track to reach a forecast of 100,000 jobs by 2040.
Australian big battery market building towards record year
Australia has firmed as the world’s fourth-largest market for utility scale batteries with new data from research consultancy Rystad Energy revealing that almost 3 GW / 8 GWh of battery energy storage projects have started construction in the first seven months of 2024.
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.
Libra reveals plans for giant 3.4 GWh Bremer battery project
Libra Energy has unveiled its first major Australian renewables project, announcing plans to build an 850 MW / 3,400 MWh battery energy storage system in southeast Queensland to help soak up excess solar energy and stabilise the grid supply and demand during peak hours.
Clean energy developer boosts circular economy with solar panel recycling deal
Italy-headquartered renewables developer Enel Green Power Australia has committed its 2.8 million solar panels powering current or planned assets to a circular economy by signing a long-term agreement with solar panel upcycling specialists, Elecsome.
FRV secures $1.2 billion financing for 1 GW Australian portfolio
Renewable energy and battery storage developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures says it has raised more than $1.2 billion in new debt finance for its Australian clean energy assets, including its first standalone battery project planned for Victoria.
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.
