European Energy lands tick of approval for 1.1 GW solar project
Danish renewables major European Energy has secured development approval for its plans to build the 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm near the industrial city of Gladstone in central Queensland.
Akaysha achieves major milestone with big battery now complete
Akaysha Energy, the battery storage platform backed by global funds giant Blackrock, has announced the completion of its first big battery project with the 155 MW / 298 MWh Ulinda Park energy storage system in Queensland now online.
Iberdrola achieves connection milestone for Broadsound solar and battery build
The Australian arm of Spanish energy giant Iberdrola Iberdrola is poised to begin early testing of its Broadsound Solar Farm after Queensland transmission network operator Powerlink energised the grid connection to the 377 MWdc facility ahead of schedule.
Metlen flicks switch on 120 MW Queensland solar farm
Another large-scale PV facility is now operating at full capacity in the Queensland grid after Greek industrial and energy company Metlen Energy and Metals officially activated the 120 MW Munna Creek Solar Farm.
Queensland rooftop solar rebates throw cost of living lifeline to renters
The Queensland government has launched its Supercharged Solar for Renters program which provides eligible landlords with rebates of up to $3,500 to install solar systems on their rental properties anywhere in the state.
CIMIC’s UGL to deliver Stage 3 of Neoen’s Western Downs battery
UGL, a member of the CIMIC Group, has been selected by Neoen and Tesla to construct Stage 3 of Neoen’s Western Downs 305 MW / 1,220 MWh battery in Queensland.
Acciona reaches operations milestone with 380 MW Queensland solar farm
Acciona Energia says the 380 MW Aldoga Solar Farm in Queensland has reached full commercial operations just eight months after the last of the 432,000 solar panels was installed.
Neoen begins building 1.22 GWh third stage of Queensland’s ‘biggest battery’
Neoen Australia has pressed go on construction of the 305 MW / 1,220 MWh next stage of its Western Downs battery energy storage system in Queensland and backed that by signing two new virtual battery contracts for a combined 250 MWh.
6 GWh CATL battery in Australia: Stanwell locks in massive gas-plus-storage hybrid plant with Quinbrook
Two Memorandum of Understanding signed within a month of each other are set to see a massive CATL battery delivered to the Queensland state of Australia for Quinbrook and Stanwell.
NEM dispatchable capacity CIS Tender 8 opens, targets 16 GWh
Undertaking a fast tracked, single stage application process the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 8 – NEM Dispatchable Capacity has opened for registrations and is targeting 4 GW of 4-hour equivalent.
