Five large-scale community batteries to be integrated into the sunshine-absorbent state’s substations
Queensland’s government will install five community batteries at regional substations across the state in a bid to time-shift its abundant solar resources.
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.
Australia’s first locally assembled electric truck fleet launched by Melbourne company
Melbourne-based company SEA Electric has launched Australia’s first locally-assembled electric truck range, offering a range of emissions-free transport configurations.
The race that stores the nation – AGL green lights 250 MW Torrens Island battery
AGL’s nose pushes in front in the race that stores the nation with the announcement that construction on its 250 MW one-hour-duration battery at the site of its Torrens Island power station in South Australia is now underway. The announcement follows directly on from AGL having lodged a planning application for a 200 MW battery at its Loy Yang power station in Victoria.
Genex confirms construction to begin on 250 MW Queensland pumped hydro plant
Construction is expected to commence on the massive 250 MW Kidston Pumped Hydro Storage Project in the coming weeks after developer Genex Power announced a $115 million share issue which will deliver the final funding required for the project to proceed.
Two new solar farms connected to grid as MPower pursues niche market
Renewable energy developer MPower has reaffirmed its affinity for smaller utility-scale solar PV projects by successfully connecting two 5 MWac solar farms to the National Electricity Market (NEM) in South Australia in recent days.
Cornwall calls for co-ordination to avoid 12 GW excess generation
Energy market analyst Cornwall Insights Australia has suggested states and territories should work together to manage the rollout of renewable energy projects with new research indicating that within 10 years the National Energy Market (NEM) could at peak times on an average day be swamped with excess generation.
Spanish solar renaissance lifts world to record year for large scale projects
A global ranking of large scale solar project capacities indicates prominent roles for a resurgent Spain, behind the usual top three of China, the U.S. and India, with Australia and the Netherlands also on the rise. There were disappointing returns, though, for the U.K., Italy and Canada.
SA Labor unveils $590 million green hydrogen initiative
South Australian Labor has unveiled plans for a $590 million renewable hydrogen initiative, including 250 MWe of hydrogen electrolyser facilities as part of its campaign to win power at the March 2022 state election.
AGL pushes ahead with plans for 200 MW big battery
Energy provider AGL is forging ahead with plans to establish a 200 MW grid-scale battery at its Loy Yang power station in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, announcing it has lodged a planning application with the state government.
