GPG gets federal go-ahead for Queensland solar and battery project
A 290 MW solar farm and 180 MW / 360 MWh battery energy storage system planned for Queensland’s Fraser Coast region is advancing towards construction after being given the green light by the federal government.
Li-S Energy gets funding boost to advance battery manufacturing facility
Battery technology developer Li-S Energy has secured almost $8 million in federal government funding to advance planning for a large-scale lithium-sulfur battery cell manufacturing facility in Australia.
Solar and battery agreement signed between EDPR and QIC
Portugese renewable energy giant EDP, through EDP Renewables Australia, has agreed to partner with the Queensland Investment Corporation to deliver the Punchs Creek Renewable Energy Project near Toowoomba.
Queensland solar and battery project gets federal approval in 19 days
The federal government has fast-tracked in 19 days environmental approval to Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia for its Queensland-based Dunmore solar and battery energy storage project.
Apple’s 1 million MWh per year target boosted by PPA with European Energy
European Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with United States technology company Apple for electricity supply from the 108 MWdc Lancaster solar park in Victoria, putting Apple on track to achieve 1 million MWh per year generation in Australia.
Electricity retailers to offer three hour window of free power from 1 July 2026
Consumers and the grid could both be winners if a Default Market Offer review recommendation is enacted, requiring electricity retailers to offer a zero-cost electricity period standing offer, potentially starting 1 July 2026.
Nextracker’s Earth Truss tackles tough terrain to unlock land for solar projects
United States-headquartered solar technology platform provider Nextracker has launched the NX Earth Truss foundation solution, that tackles tough terrain to unlock land for solar projects.
RedEarth’s Australian-made V2G charger gets ready for market
Australian energy storage manufacturer RedEarth Energy Storage is set to bring its Australian-made vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charge to market, and has also released two next generation products from its smart energy ecosystem.
Australian-made EV fire suppression system validated in lab tests
Queensland company EV Fire Protection is eyeing global markets after securing independent verification for what it says is the world’s first fixed suppression system engineered specifically for electric vehicle fires.
GPG seeks green tick for Queensland solar and battery project
Renewables developer Global Power Generation Australia is seeking federal government approval to develop a 290 MW solar farm and 180 MW / 360 MWh battery energy storage system in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region.
