Victorian water utility launches Australia‘s largest floating solar array
What is being touted as Australia’s largest floating solar system has been activated with water utility Gippsland Water flicking the switch on a 350 kW array deployed atop a wastewater treatment plant in Victoria’s southeast.
RayGen lands new funding to speed up rollout of ‘solar hydro’ tech
Australian solar and storage technology firm RayGen has secured more than $51 million in new funding to accelerate the commercialisation and deployment of its concentrated PV and thermal hydro long-duration energy storage technology.
Australia targets 6 GW of new renewables capacity in ‘largest ever’ CIS tender
Australia’s “largest-ever” tender for renewable energy will open next month with the federal government targeting 6 GW of new solar and wind projects as part of its expanded Capacity Investment Scheme that is seeking 32 GW of additional capacity to support the nation’s clean energy transition.
Tritium administrators chasing buyers for EV charging venture
Embattled Australian electric vehicle fast-charger company Tritium is on the lookout for buyers after its directors declared the company to be insolvent and called in administrators.
Clean energy economy leaders cheer on Future Made in Australia Act
Renewable energy advocates and investors have urged the federal government to pursue its commitment to the ambitious Future Made in Australia Act by backing it – and the country’s decarbonisation – with strategic budget support.
Weekend read: Listening to the vocal community
As the Australian authorities launch rolling tenders for 32 GW of renewables and storage by 2030, it has become clear that some communities have not been brought onside. Heated debate on social media and a frenzy stoked by concerns about the impact on the natural environment are throwing up hurdles for renewables development.
Albanese’s green industries bet: boost for our regions?
Right now, there’s a global race underway. The goal: bring back manufacturing and energy jobs as the energy transition speeds up.
Queensland locks 80% renewable energy by 2035 target into law
The Queensland government has entrenched the transformation of the state’s energy grid by passing laws locking in 80% renewable energy generation by 2035, a move it expects will create more than 100,000 new jobs in manufacturing, renewable energy generation, power transmission and industries of the future.
Acen pushes ahead with 9.6 GWh pumped hydro project in NSW central west
Development of an 800 mw / 9,600 MWh pumped hydro project within the New South Wales government’s Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone is advancing with renewables company Acen Australia announcing it has started geological works on site.
Evos system designed to accelerate workplace EV transition
A smart phone, an app and new fleet management system are tools of choice for Queensland clean tech startup Evos Energy which has evolved its electric vehicle charging solutions to enable businesses to transition work and staff vehicles to electric.
