$500,000 ANU battery research win on back of Eku Energy’s big BESS build
London-headquartered Eku Energy has committed $500,000 to the Australian National University’s battery storage and grid integration program as construction begins on the Williamsdale big battery in the Australian Capital Territory.
Monford scores EPC contract for 260 MW Glenellen solar farm in NSW
Developer of the 260 MW Glenellen solar farm in southern New South Wales, Canberra-based energy company Global Power Generation Australia, has awarded Perth-headquartered infrastructure specialist Monford Group the project’s EPC contract.
All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 65 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 17 new results reported in the new version.
Hydrogen-capable turbines secured to power South Australian hydrogen plant
Western Australia-headquartered utility ATCO Australia has chosen United States electricity giant GE Vernova to supply 100% hydrogen-capable turbines for the proposed Whyalla hydrogen plant in South Australia.
Energy transition named priority area in new Future Fund’s investment mandate
The energy transition has been named a priority area for investment, specificially with Melbourne-based developer Tilt Renewables, in a new investment mandate in Australia’s sovereign Future Fund.
Eraring battery third stage approval expands project to 700 MW / 2.8 GWh
Sydney-headquartered utility Origin Energy has approved a third stage of its large-scale Eraring Battery Project in New South Wales, expanding the project with an additional 700 MWh and positioning it as a global big battery A-lister.
Allume Energy wins manufacturing grant for Australian-made SolShare technology
Victoria-headquartered developer of SolShare, Allume Energy has received $3.8 million in funding through an Australian government industry growth program to help scale the manufacturing of its technology in Melbourne.
Rooftop rollout drives impressive growth for installers
Australia’s record uptake of rooftop solar is delivering significant benefits for some installers with new analysis by industry consultancy Solar Nerds showing triple-digit percentage point annual growth rates for some companies.
Climate Council keeps tabs on clean energy momentum with new data website
Community-funded climate change communications organisation the Climate Council, has launched a website monitoring the progress and adoption of renewables like rooftop solar, batteries, and cleaner transport choices.
Victoria partners with OX2 on 242 GWh per annum renewable energy park
The Victorian state electricity commission (SEC) has announced a $370 million investment in a proposed renewable energy park, in partnership with Swedish renewables developer OX2, and will be the first 100% government-owned generator in the state, since 1994.
